Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Africa-wide
What the team is known for
The London office of Latham & Watkins is frequently mandated on high-value transactions in Africa, with especially notable experience in the oil and gas sector. The team advises on deals occurring in a wide variety of jurisdictions across anglophone and francophone Africa, but it is especially noted for its consistent handling of high-value matters in Nigeria. Typical clients include leading private equity houses and oil companies, as well as key names in the financial services industry.
Work highlights
Latham assisted Mastercard with a minority investment in the fintech division of leading African telecoms company MTN.
Notable practitioners
Kem Ihenacho is well regarded for his representation of major PE clients deploying investments across Africa, particularly in Nigeria. His experience also charts the full gamut of corporate and commercial transactions, including M&A, strategic investments and joint ventures. He is based in London. "Kem is very influential with large PE and sovereign funds."
Simon Tysoe is a leading oil and gas M&A lawyer who is frequently mandated on high-value transactions with an African nexus. He is based in the London office.
