Norton Rose Fulbright in Africa

An established footprint in Africa

Understanding the Africa landscape

Africa is one of the most complex and culturally diverse continents in the world. Navigating the opportunities and risks associated with doing business in this dynamic emerging market requires a business partner with deep sector expertise and regional experience.

Advising on projects and deals across Africa for over 40 years, we have one of the largest legal footprints in Africa of any international law firm.

An established Africa practice

Our Tier 1 Africa practice is steered by our Africa leadership group – consisting of lawyers with deep on-the ground experience in Africa – to develop and grow our emerging markets practice.

A strong bench of lawyers across Europe and the Middle East works closely with our offices and alliances located in on-the ground presence in Africa and a vast international network of offices, advising on both common and civil laws across Africa. We work with those building businesses on the continent, as well as those investing it in and we act as a key adviser to corporates, borrowers, sponsors, investment banks, government bodies, ECAs and multilaterals, and off-takers on major projects across Africa.

We have a particular focus on traditional and digital infrastructure, mining and natural resources, energy and transport as well as technology, media and telecoms.

Tier 1 – Emerging Markets, Legal 500 UK 2024

Band 2 – Projects and Energy (Africa-wide), Chambers Global 2024

Latest insights

How the circular economy can help tackle climate change

It has been said that even if existing pledges and national targets for reducing emissions are achieved, the reduction won't be sufficient enough to limit the increase in temperature to 1.5 degrees. Anything above this, scientists believe, will cause irreversible devastation.

Global | Publication | 12 décembre 2023

Just Transition discussions at COP28: Are we on the right path?

The New Development Bank (NDB), the multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa (BRICS) to finance infrastructure and sustainable development projects, hosted a very interesting side event at COP28 on Day 6.

Global | Publication | 8 décembre 2023

Inaugural Africa Climate Summit outlines the continent’s common position in the global climate change process

Inaugural Africa Climate Summit: An overview

Over the last 12 months, we have witnessed a marked increase in climate-related extreme weather events causing damage to communities worldwide, with flash flooding in India, typhoons in China and wildfires across Europe resulting from one of the hottest summers on record.

Global | Publication | 27 septembre 2023

Platform Africa 2023: Our take-aways

Norton Rose Fulbright recently attended the Platform Africa 2023 conference in Marrakesh.

Global | Articles | 11 juillet 2023

Unlocking Africa's natural capital: Investment opportunities for a sustainable future

With the current rate of nature loss, recognizing and addressing the nature crisis is now critical. Whilst government and public sector initiatives play a significant role in addressing the challenge, the scale of the threat will require the mobilization of private capital.

Global | Publication | 4 juillet 2023

Energy arbitration in Africa: Trending issues for energy projects

This article outlines some of the legal concepts faced by investors and African states involved in large energy projects when a sudden change in the legal and economic context arises, and the disputes around these concepts. It also gives insight into two trending issues for energy projects in Africa that could give rise to contractual renegotiations and arbitrations in the years to come.

Global | Publication | 27 juin 2023

Currents Ep204 Global Mining Supply Chain

Martin McCann, partner in London, joins Todd Alexander to discuss the global mining supply chain.

Global | Balado | 21 avril 2023

Earth, Wind and Solar <br>Ep17: Developing Successful <br>Public Private Partnerships

Earth, Wind and Solar Ep17: Developing Successful Public Private Partnerships

Patricia Sulser, investment committee member at BlueOrchard and former chief counsel at International Finance Corporation, joins us for a conversation about public private partnerships.

United States | Balado | 24 mars 2023

Energy transition outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa forecast

DNV’s reports on energy transition including the report focussed on Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) highlights the different pressures faced by developing nations in reducing emissions.

Africa | Publication | 6 février 2023

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Road to COP29: Our insights

The 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) took place on November 30 - December 12 in Dubai.

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Inside Africa Law

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Latest news

Norton Rose Fulbright’s energy, infrastructure and resources practice recognized at IJGlobal Awards 2023

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been named on numerous winning deals at the IJGlobal Awards 2023.

Global | Communiqués - Distinctions | 15 mars 2024

London office advises First Quantum Minerals on US$500M copper prepay arrangement

Global law firm, Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Vancouver-based First Quantum Minerals on its US$500M three-year copper prepay arrangement with the largest copper producer in mainland China.

Global | Communiqués - Affaires | 28 février 2024

Aviation team recognised with multiple accolades at Airline Economics’ ‘Aviation 100’ Awards

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been recognised for its work on four winning deals of the year by Airline Economics at its thirteenth annual Aviation 100 Global Leaders Awards (Aviation 100).

Global | Communiqués - Distinctions | 30 janvier 2024

Norton Rose Fulbright awarded nine ‘deals of the year’ by Project Finance International

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised on nine winning deals across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the United States at this year’s Project Finance International (PFI) Awards.

Global | Communiqués - Affaires | 3 janvier 2024

Paris team advises Proparco on acquisition of majority stake in Netis by consortium of investors

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised private sector financing institution, Proparco on the acquisition of a majority stake in Netis by a consortium of investors including Amethis, Africinvest, Proparco and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Global | Communiqués - Affaires | 18 décembre 2023

Cross-border team advises AIIM on JV with N+ONE DATACENTERS

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), a leading African infrastructure private equity manager, on its joint venture with N+ONE DATACENTERS (N+ONE), a leading African data center owner and operator.

Global | Communiqués - Affaires | 22 août 2023