Africa

At RPC, we act as an international legal bridge between African clients and the international markets in which they invest and operate, and between international investors and the African markets in which they invest. We have expertise across a wide spectrum of business sectors, including energy, infrastructure, construction, natural resources (in particular mining resources), financial institutions, technology, media & entertainment, telecoms and insurance.

We advise African HNW clients, businesses, investors, financial institutions and governments on cross-border investments, transactions and disputes, including international arbitration and litigation, investment protection, investigations, sanctions and regulatory matters. We also advise international clients on investments and operations in Africa, including the structuring and protection of investments and the resolution of disputes arising from African investments and projects.

Our international presence and legal expertise, combined with established relationships with trusted local counsel and advisers in jurisdictions across the world enables us to provide coordinated, commercially focused advice on complex cross-border matters.

With offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as a well-established India Desk and significant experience in the Gulf countries and Türkiye, we have substantial expertise advising stakeholders from the Global South investing in Africa.

Our team of experts includes English, French, Portuguese and Arabic native speakers who have practiced in common, civil and sharia law jurisdictions, meaning we are well placed to handle matters in North and sub-Saharan Africa – whether Anglophone, Francophone or Lusophone – and under any of all the major legal systems applicable on the continent.

Our approach combines traditional legal skills with complimentary capabilities across the realms of business, public relations, intelligence, diplomacy and politics.

Cognisant of the importance of connectivity to unlock difficult situations, we have developed a strong network of partner law firms, prominent business figures, government representatives, lawmakers, regulators and other stakeholders in Africa.

Our senior team are all ranked as leading specialists, meaning that you will be served by elite lawyers who understand the complexity of the challenges presented and bring a pedigree of delivering successful outcomes.