TMT - Africa-wide
What the team is known for
Herbert Smith Freehills is a widely respected international law firm with a notable African practice operated out of its London and Paris offices, in addition to its presence in Johannesburg. The firm possesses considerable corporate capabilities, advising on investments, share acquisitions and services agreements in the space. This is in addition to its renowned projects practice, in which area it advises on TMT infrastructure financing, development and construction.
Work highlights
Herbert Smith Freehills advised South African mobile operator Rain on its proposed merger with Telkom.
Notable practitioners
London-based Martin Kavanagh and Paris-based Nina Bowyer are global co-heads of the Africa group, while Rudolph du Plessis is a key contact in Johannesburg.
