International law firms’ many and various attempts to get into African markets have found mixed fortunes, while the continent’s own firms have grown in strength and skill. So can the foreigners succeed in Africa without causing resentment?
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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.”
World s largest law firm launches combination with Fernanda Lopes & Associados-Advogados, accelerating its momentum to become the leading Pan-African law firm owned and controlled by Africans across 17 locations on the continent
Dentons, the world's largest law firm, has launched a combination with elite law firm, Fernanda Lopes & Associados Advogados (FL&A) in Mozambique. On the heels of 2021 combinations in Tanzania and Nigeria, today's launch strengthens Dentons’ presence in Africa with the addition of key location, Maputo. Established in 1995, FL&A Advogados is a full service law firm with five partners and 15 additional lawyers. The firm was formerly part of ALN (Africa Legal Network) for several years. Founding Partner Dr. Fernanda Lopes is Chambers-ranked and specializes in Dispute Resolution and Corporate Law. FL&A Advogados has strengths in Corporations, Contracts, Labor, Property and Real Estate, Intellectual Property and Trademarks, Litigation and Tax. The practice and sector synergies of Dentons will give the combined firms a competitive advantage in international panel competition and build on Dentons’ strength in these areas.