TMT
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 1
Email address
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+33 1 5659 3939Chambers Review
The Paris office of Jones Day is a particular standout for its comprehensive understanding of issues in the telecoms sector. The firm is very active in francophone Africa, with further experience in lusophone and anglophone countries. It is highly regarded for the depth of its knowledge in TMT-related dispute resolution, and has noteworthy expertise in the implementation and modernisation of technology and telecoms infrastructure. Jones Day has an extensive practice and a distinguished reputation for its representation of government entities and public sector players. It is well regarded as an experienced adviser on transactional mandates and on the development of regulatory frameworks.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day assisted the Government of Comoros with establishment a new legislative and regulatory framework for the use of electronic communications and transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jones Day has extensive experience in the telecoms sector in African markets, as well as knowledge of the political and social environments."
"They have a strong ability to understand the business challenges of files and know how to support them."
"Jones Day offers a true worldwide and seamless service. They have a strong team with experts in telecoms infrastructure, digitalisation, personal data and AI."
"Jones Day has extensive experience in the telecoms sector in African markets, as well as knowledge of the political and social environments."
"They have a strong ability to understand the business challenges of files and know how to support them."
"Jones Day offers a true worldwide and seamless service. They have a strong team with experts in telecoms infrastructure, digitalisation, personal data and AI."
Notable Practitioners
Paris-based partner Rémy Fekete has an outstanding reputation in Africa. This is largely derived from his provision of advice to states and governmental entities on the development and modernisation of TMT regulatory frameworks.
"Rémy Fekete understands the business and the technology. He has a deep knowledge of all key players in our market, and he handles the specific financing issues relevant to the sector."
"Rémy understands how to embrace and holistically approach any situation he comes across."