Africa

Africa is one of the fastest-growing emerging markets globally, driven by its vast natural resources, which have historically fueled the continent’s economic development. More recently, the increasing internal consumption and technological advancements have led to a growing demand for imported goods and services, creating new commercial opportunities across sectors. With diverse economies and rapidly changing markets, Africa presents significant opportunities for both local and international investors.

Legal insight and strategic support across Africa

To succeed in Africa’s dynamic markets, businesses must establish strong local relationships and understand the region’s distinct regulatory and cultural environments. TA Advisory offers comprehensive legal services to clients throughout the continent, specializing in infrastructure and energy projects, telecommunications, project financing, cross-border litigation, and asset recovery for both local and international investors.

Our team provides strategic legal guidance across a broad range of industries, advising on major acquisitions, investments, cross-border disputes, and government relations. With extensive experience on the ground, we understand the intricacies of operating in Africa and are committed to helping our clients navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that arise.

Our team speaks Arabic, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Serbian, ensuring seamless communication and effective representation for our diverse international clientele.

Our team speaks Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, and Serbian, ensuring seamless communication and effective representation for our diverse international clientele.

Our Africa-related past experience

Advising a major global telecom operator on the acquisition of subsidiaries from one of the largest African telecom companies in the French-speaking African countries.
Advising a UK investment fund on a USD 300 million investment in Angola.
Representation of a CIS investor in a cross-border litigation regarding fraudulent activities by a former local partner in Nigeria, leading to the loss of USD 50 million.
Representing a UK investment fund in a mining acquisition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Providing advisory services to the President of Botswana during election campaigns.
Representing a South African billionaire in a dispute with a former Russian partner over the acquisition of a metals production plant in South Africa.
Advising an investor in respect to one of the largest wind park renewable energy projects in Africa.

Advising a Ukrainian client in relation to fraudulent activities involving his former advisors in the Seychelles.
Conducting due diligence for the acquisition of a mining company in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (approximately USD 75 million project), as well as in Burkina Faso (ongoing USD 700 million project), and Mali, assisting clients in navigating local regulations and evaluating potential risks.
Reviewing legislation on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for Botswana, preparing a Concept Paper on improving the effectiveness and sustainability of SEZs, including recommendations to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) to diversify Botswana's economy, traditionally reliant on diamonds, beef, and tourism.
Providing legal advice to an international consulting company on the termination and damages resulting from an international cooperation agreement under Swiss law, including advising on mediation and potential arbitration.