Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 3
Contact number
+44 20 7283 6000Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright maintains a well-established practice dedicated to the OHADA region and is a prominent presence across the rest of Africa. The team is regularly active on high-value, cross-border M&A and PE transactions occurring in a variety of sectors. In particular, the team is noted for its advice on investments, acquisitions and divestments across the energy and natural resources sector, with prominent clients in mining, oil and gas, and renewables. The Africa practice is run from multiple offices including London, Paris, Casablanca and Johannesburg.
Work Highlights
- A London-based Norton Rose Fulbright team acted for Titan Trust Bank on its USD450 million acquisition of Union Bank of Nigeria.
Notable Practitioners
London-based Bayo Odubeko is recognised for his strong following of investment and development clients, as well as acting for a range of stakeholders in the energy sector. He is especially highly regarded by market sources in Nigeria.