Business TeamsAfrica

Africa Business Team

Navigate Africa's dynamic markets with Crestwood Law's specialized Africa Business Team, providing comprehensive legal counsel across the continent's diverse jurisdictions and emerging opportunities.

£5B+
Africa Transactions
25+
African Countries
15
Years Africa Focus
200+
Africa Projects

Leading Africa Practice

Africa represents one of the world's most dynamic and rapidly growing economic regions, with immense opportunities across diverse sectors from natural resources and infrastructure to technology and financial services. At Crestwood Law, our Africa Business Team provides comprehensive legal counsel to clients seeking to capitalize on the continent's tremendous potential while navigating its unique regulatory and commercial landscapes.

Our multidisciplinary team combines deep regional expertise with international best practices to deliver strategic solutions across the entire African continent. From South Africa's sophisticated financial markets to Nigeria's booming technology sector, from Kenya's renewable energy projects to Ghana's mining operations, we understand the diverse opportunities and challenges that define success across Africa's 54 nations.

With strong relationships across African legal markets and deep understanding of local business cultures, we provide seamless support for cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as one of the leading Africa-focused practices in Europe, trusted by multinational corporations, development finance institutions, and African businesses alike.

African Business and Commerce

Comprehensive Africa Services

Our integrated approach covers all aspects of doing business in Africa, from market entry strategies to complex cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance.

Natural Resources & Mining

Comprehensive legal support for mining operations, oil & gas projects, and natural resource investments across Africa's resource-rich economies.

Mining Concessions
Oil & Gas Projects
Resource Financing
Environmental Compliance
Community Relations
Regulatory Approvals

Infrastructure Development

Expert guidance on infrastructure projects, including transportation, energy, telecommunications, and urban development across the continent.

PPP Structures
Project Finance
Construction Contracts
Regulatory Approvals
Land Acquisition
Environmental Impact

Financial Services & Banking

Strategic counsel for financial institutions, fintech companies, and banking operations expanding across African markets.

Banking Licenses
Fintech Regulation
Mobile Money
Cross-border Payments
Regulatory Compliance
Market Entry

Technology & Innovation

Cutting-edge legal expertise for technology companies, startups, and innovation hubs driving Africa's digital transformation.

Tech Startups
Digital Platforms
Data Protection
IP Protection
Venture Capital
Regulatory Sandboxes

Agriculture & Agribusiness

Specialized guidance for agricultural investments, food security projects, and agribusiness operations across Africa's diverse agricultural sectors.

Agricultural Investments
Land Rights
Food Security
Supply Chain
Export Regulations
Sustainability

Trade & Investment

Comprehensive support for international trade, foreign direct investment, and commercial relationships across African markets.

FDI Structures
Trade Agreements
Investment Protection
Dispute Resolution
Regulatory Compliance
Market Access