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Africa Desk
Doing Business or Investing in Africa?
We provide legal support for companies and individuals doing business or purchasing property in Africa.
Contact UsOpportunities & Demands of Doing Business in Africa
Harris Sliwoski understands the opportunities and demands that come with doing business in Africa, and our experienced legal team excels at navigating diverse legal systems and business cultures found throughout the continent.
Our global presence and relationships enable us to deliver sophisticated legal advice tailored to the unique needs of our clients, which include public and private corporations, multinational companies, SMEs, governments, and other entities operating in Africa.
Harris Sliwoski’s Africa Desk is spearheaded by Ngosong Fonkem, who has both an extensive professional background and a personal connection to Africa, having grown up in Cameroon. This firsthand experience has shaped his understanding of the region’s challenges, prospects, and cultural nuances, allowing him to provide our clients with invaluable insights and strategic counsel. With Ngosong at the helm, we are positioned to address the most complex matters, forge strong partnerships, and guide our clients to success in their endeavors throughout Africa.
Harris Sliwoski understands the opportunities and demands that come with doing business in Africa, and our experienced legal team excels at navigating diverse legal systems and business cultures found throughout the continent.
Our global presence and relationships enable us to deliver sophisticated legal advice tailored to the unique needs of our clients, which include public and private corporations, multinational companies, SMEs, governments, and other entities operating in Africa.
Harris Sliwoski’s Africa Desk is spearheaded by Ngosong Fonkem, who has both an extensive professional background and a personal connection to Africa, having grown up in Cameroon. This firsthand experience has shaped his understanding of the region’s challenges, prospects, and cultural nuances, allowing him to provide our clients with invaluable insights and strategic counsel. With Ngosong at the helm, we are positioned to address the most complex matters, forge strong partnerships, and guide our clients to success in their endeavors throughout Africa.
Harris Sliwoski’s Africa Desk: Tailored to Your Needs
We offer an extensive range of legal services tailored to meet the needs of our clients.
Corporate and Commercial: Our Corporate and Commercial team brings strategic insights to navigate the complexities of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. We have successfully guided clients across various sectors, such as telecommunications, technology, fintech, shipping, and manufacturing, helping them seize opportunities and overcome challenges in the African business landscape.
Energy and Natural Resources: Our Africa Energy and Natural Resources team provides comprehensive legal counsel to clients in the fields of oil and gas, mining, and renewable energy. From regulatory compliance to project development, financing, and mergers and acquisitions, we have a track record of helping our clients thrive across the African continent in this competitive sector.
Infrastructure and Construction: Our Infrastructure and Construction team is dedicated to supporting clients in realizing their infrastructure projects across Africa. From project development and financing to dispute resolution, we bring extensive experience in sectors such as transportation, energy, and real estate. Our expertise ensures the smooth execution of your projects, mitigating risks and maximizing returns.
Banking, Finance, and Fintech: Our Banking and Finance team offers sophisticated counsel on a wide range of financial matters, including project finance, structured finance, fintech, venture capital, private equity, and capital markets transactions. With a deep understanding of the African financial landscape, we have successfully advised lenders, borrowers, investors, and companies, facilitating financial transactions that propel business growth.
Employment and Immigration: Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of employment and immigration law is vital for businesses operating in Africa. Our Employment and Immigration team offers comprehensive guidance on employment contracts, work permits, and immigration compliance. Across diverse industries such as financial services, telecommunications, and hospitality, we provide sound legal advice to ensure compliance and to optimize workforce management.
Intellectual Property: Safeguarding intellectual property and brand assets is critical in today’s competitive marketplace. Our Intellectual Property team is well-versed in trademark, copyright, patent applications, and trade secret protection. With industry-specific knowledge spanning pharmaceuticals, technology, consumer products, and entertainment, we provide strategic guidance to protect and enhance the value of your intellectual property throughout Africa.
International Dispute Resolution: Our Dispute Resolution team possesses extensive experience in commercial disputes and international arbitrations. With a solid track record representing clients in international disputes before courts and arbitration tribunals, we deliver effective advocacy and strategic solutions to safeguard our clients’ interests in Africa and beyond.
Tax: Our Africa Tax team provides comprehensive tax advisory and representation services, covering all aspects of corporate tax, value-added tax, and customs duties. With a deep understanding of the intricacies of tax law in industries such as oil and gas, mining, and telecommunications, we offer tailored strategies to optimize tax planning and compliance, mitigating risks and enhancing your financial standing.
Your Success is Our Priority
Building enduring relationships with clients is at the core of our approach, and we are committed to partnering with you to achieve your business objectives in Africa.
Our Africa Practice stands apart in its ability to leverage an extensive network of connections and deep regional relationships across the African continent. With our unparalleled connectivity, we can assist clients in navigating the diverse legal systems, cultural nuances, and business landscapes throughout Africa.
Key Africa Projects
- Represented U.S. coffee importer in transaction with Kenyan high net worth investor and in related corporate governance and investment matters.
- Provided U.S investment manager with cross-border advisory work related to Uganda.
- Represented large U.S. company on collecting its U.S. judgment against defendant with assets in Egypt.
- Managed trademark portfolios spanning jurisdictions across Africa.
- Provided legal counsel to U.S. company on its greenfield construction project to build a palm kernel oil facility in Sierra Leone.
- Provided U.S. company with legal counsel on setup and operations of Gambian flagged vessel.
- Provided legal counsel to a U.S. company regarding a government fishing concession in Gambia.
- Provided legal counsel to Tanzanian agribusiness company on importation of food products into the United States.
- Provided legal counsel to U.S. technology company on market entry and business operations in South Africa.
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“Harris Sliwoski expertly guided us through the formation of our company. They continue to assist with necessary registrations and compliance with numerous regulations. They were able to promptly answer all our many questions and provide understandable options, explanations and practical advice. We expect to continue to use Harris Sliwoski on a regular basis as our company expands. They were also able to introduce us other professional experts. We would not hesitate to recommend Harris Sliwoski to any companies in need of legal advice.”
Three Continents Foods LLC
Legal stuff is always scary. And I’ve had to play offense a couple times, begrudgingly. To have Harris Sliwoski have my back? It made things a lot less prickly. They quickly walked me through my options, and were refreshingly consistent in their communications, timing and billing. I’ve been lucky to stay out of the legal side of things my whole career, thankfully. When things went a little wrong, Harris Sliwoski quickly made things right.
Aaron Draplin, Founder Draplin Design Co.
I am impressed with this law firm. They answered all my questions regarding cannabis businesses and the California cannabis framework, and they have helped me with a variety of legal issues in a timely fashion, while always clearly communicating with us throughout the process. They also redirected me to other quality people for my business needs. Everyone I worked with at Harris Sliwoski is an expert in their field, and I was in good hands throughout my legal representation.
Corey T., CEO Thinc Cubed, LLC
Harris Sliwoski has represented our company in the legal cannabis industry for years. Harris Sliwoski has advised us in a wide variety of legal matters, and they are truly experts in their field. I would highly recommend Harris Sliwoski to anyone with questions about cannabis law, or any legal matters. They have been great for our Company, and will continue to guide us as our industry evolves
Matt Hurt, COO Cannabis Nation
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