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We are legal experts in private equity in Africa. We offer bespoke advice that is innovative and commercially astute, and we have particular strengths in M&A and tax.
We are renowned for providing expert private equity advice to our clients, who include leading local and international private equity and venture capital funds, private equity fund managers, investment firms, financial institutions, corporates and retirement funds.
Because of our deep expertise, we are able to handle and co-ordinate even the most complex in-country, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional requirements quickly, efficiently and with excellence.
Our most recent private equity accolade was being named the Legal Advisor of the Decade (Local Advisory) at the Private Equity Africa Awards.
In addition, our deals have won the DealMakers Private Equity Deal of the Year Award for both East Africa and South Africa, and we have also won the Private Equity Deal of the Year Award in the large portfolio company category at the South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Conference Awards.
Multi-jurisdictional businesses face significant risks, as well as the challenge of complying with vastly different laws and regulations.
We are Africa’s largest law firm, with offices in Eastern, Southern and Western Africa.
With more than 600 specialist practitioners, we have deep expertise and the capacity to solve all your legal, tax, forensics and IP requirements, and help you navigate regulatory hurdles, no matter where in Africa you do business.
Because we have had many years of practical experience working on the ground throughout the continent, we have developed a proven track record and a solid understanding of local cultural, commercial and geopolitical contexts, as well as long-standing partnerships with trusted firms with whom we work.
ENS is recognised by leading international ranking agencies, including Chambers Global, Legal 500, IFLR1000 and the World Tax Guide, for achieving consistently high standards.
Furthermore, the firm is a regular recipient of regional awards such as DealMakers and the African Legal Awards.
Our most recent private equity accolade was being named the Legal Advisor of the Decade (Local Advisory) at the Private Equity Africa Awards. In addition, our deals have won the DealMakers Private Equity Deal of the Year Award for both East Africa and South Africa, and we have also won the Private Equity Deal of the Year Award in the large portfolio company category at the South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Conference Awards.