TMT
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 903 9000Chambers Review
Linklaters has a highly regarded African TMT operation, with an excellent team of practitioners who are well placed to advise on an array of telecoms and technology matters in anglophone, francophone and lusophone Africa. The firm is well placed to assist its eminent client base with regulatory compliance issues, as well as licensing and services agreements. It has notable activity providing advice to clients on privacy and data protection as well as cybersecurity concerns. The firm's capacity across Africa is further enhanced through its alliance with Webber Wentzel in South Africa.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised the BHP Billiton Group on strategic investments in I-Pulse and I-Rox (a collaboration between I-Pulse and Breakthrough Energy Ventures Europe), as well as its negotiation of cooperation agreements with both parties which focused on the development of innovative technology for use in BHP's mining operations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters is a very well-known law firm with a wealth of knowledge and experience which they bring to our matters. They are always impressive."
"Linklaters is a very well-known law firm with a wealth of knowledge and experience which they bring to our matters. They are always impressive."
Notable Practitioners
London-based partner Julian Cunningham-Day co-heads the global TMT practice at Linklaters. He is noted for his transactional expertise in the sector.
"Julian is very experienced, which really comes through in our interactions with him and the rest of his team. He has a 'get things done' attitude."