Africa is at the heart of Dentons’ expansion plans, but can a global firm with its roots in the UK, North America and China really be “the first pan-African firm”?
Dentons in South Africa has announced the promotion of two new partners. Muhammad Patel and Robert Parring, whose roles commenced effective 1 April 2022. The announcement came at a time where the firm proudly celebrated its 10th year anniversary and sees continued growth both in SA as well as across Africa, where it is now present in 11 countries and 82 globally. Zaeem Soofie, CEO of Dentons South Africa says, “Rob and Muhammad are excellent examples of the diverse and multi-talented colleagues who help make Dentons South Africa what it is today. Both have come through the ranks with the firm and have demonstrated commitment and capability befitting partners of the world’s largest law firm. I congratulate and wish them continued success.”
A combination with a Nigerian full-service firm has given Dentons its long-anticipated entry into Africa&.
A combination with a Nigerian full-service firm has given Dentons its long-anticipated entry into Africa’s largest economy.
Dentons has secured its long-awaited entry into the Nigerian market, announcing plans to combine with
Adepetun, Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun (ACAS-Law).
The move will give Dentons, the world’s largest law firm by number of lawyers, new offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.
ACAS-Law has 52 lawyers including seven partners, practising across a range of commercial matters including tax, project finance, intellectual property, banking and finance, foreign investment, mergers and acquisitions, securitisation, employment and media.