Increasing urbanisation in Africa, a growing middle class and more disposable income is creating new hotspots and market opportunities.
Investors need to be more precise and thoughtful about what they want to invest in, whether it is a specific sector, country or region.
We recognise that the political and regulatory environment can often be a barrier to growing companies. We have experience of advising in numerous African jurisdictions and can assist you with your transactions and investment activity.
Our team understands investment in to Africa. We’re here to help you navigate the opportunities and challenges of some of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic economies.
Our clients include local and international corporates, institutions, investors and individuals. We advise on their business interests across Africa, including Corporate and M&A, Real Estate and Construction, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, and Private Client services.
The team includes lawyers in our London, European and Middle Eastern offices, many of whom have lived and worked in Africa. We provide a multi-disciplinary approach backed by a deep understanding of the key growth sectors on the continent.
We’ve built strong relationships with some of Africa’s leading law firms and professional advisers to provide ‘on the ground’ advice if you need local support. We regularly partner with them on events and insights to ensure our clients are up-to-date on the issues that affect them.
Our international private client expertise
The world is getting smaller as families become increasingly international, with assets in multiple jurisdictions. Such families and individuals require specialist advice on the structuring of their affairs.
The International Private Client team at Charles Russell Speechlys' specialise in advising internationally mobile high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients. We have particular expertise in advising clients who have connections to Africa, the US, Middle East and the Far East.
Find out more about our international private client services.
Meet the team
- Call Adrian +44 (0)1242 246339
- Email Adrian
- Cheltenham office
- Call Yacine +352 26 48 68 94
- Email Yacine
- Luxembourg office
- Call Andrew +44 (0)20 7427 6511
- Email Andrew
- London office
- Call Sandrine +33 (0)1 70 99 08 94
- Email Sandrine
- Paris office

Asoko Insight West Africa's Family-Owned Business Report
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Ghassan El Daye
The Business Breakfast interviews Ghassan El Daye on the legal procedures surrounding international extradition
The Business Breakfast interviews Ghassan El Daye on the legal procedures surrounding international extradition
Adrian Mayer
Charles Russell Speechlys advises AgDevCo on $70m of DFI Funding
AgDevCo is a specialist impact investor in African agribusinesses.
Adrian Mayer
Yahoo and Food Business Africa cover the firm's involvement in Oba Pack's investment in the Babator Farming Company
Oba Pack Company Limited, a Ghanaian-owned agribusiness, purchased the Babator Farming Company Limited (BFC) on 31 December 2021.
Adrian Mayer
Charles Russell Speechlys wins best Legal Services: Private Equity at the Africa Global Funds Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce we have been awarded the Legal Services: Private Equity award at the AGF Service Providers Awards 2021.
Adrian Mayer
Africa Global Funds: Trends in African Agri Sector
Adrian Mayer writes on African Agri Sector for Africa Global Funds Magazine August 2021.
Adrian Mayer
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Metier on US$39m investment into Africa Mobile Networks
AMN builds, owns, operates and maintains mobile network infrastructure in Africa.
Victoria Younghusband
Africa Global Funds Webinar: Due Diligence for PE Funds in Africa
Victoria Younghusband joined the panel discussing the challenges around due diligence for funds in Africa.
Victoria Younghusband
Charles Russell Speechlys Africa Team advises Ascent Rift Valley Fund II
ARVF II will invest equity in leading small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Eastern Africa.
Adrian Mayer
InvestAfrica: Checking in or Checking out? Financing Africa’s Hotels in 2021
The discussion examined the strategies investors and financial institutions can implement to mitigate the effects of the pandemic.
Adrian Mayer
Charles Russell Speechlys, Strategic Partners of the Asoko Insight West Africa's Family-Owned Business Report
The report is the most comprehensive study of Family-Owned Businesses throughout West Africa.
Adrian Mayer
Africa Global Funds report on the firm's involvement in advising Daystar Power Group on its Series B investment
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Daystar Power, on its $38m Series B investment from a consortium of investors.
Adrian Mayer
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Daystar Power Group on USD $38m Series B investment
Continuing to assist Daystar Power, a leading provider of hybrid solar power solutions to businesses in West Africa.
Jeffrey Lee
Jeffrey Lee, Jessica Leung and Jessica Chow write for the ICLG chapter on Hong Kong's private client laws and regulations
The team have contributed to ICLG's cross-border insight into private client work.
FT and Legal Week Recognise the Greece Collaborative Project with Social Responsibility Innovation Awards
An ambitious pro bono project providing assistance to asylum seekers in the Greek Islands wins award.
The impact of COVID-19 on deals across Africa
Adrian Mayer discusses the impact of COVID-19 on deals across Africa in an interview with African Global Funds.
Yacine Diallo
Mauritius within the European Union's AML high-risk third countries list
An action plan has been announced to better enforce and supervise the EU’s rules to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
Adrian Mayer
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Harborough Limited and management team of GHL Bank Plc on the sale of GHL to First National Bank of Ghana
GHL, in addition to its retail and corporate banking products and services offering is a leading provider of mortgage financing in Ghana.
Charlotte Pender
International Women’s Day 2020 – 8 Women for 8 March
International Women’s Day offers us a great opportunity to celebrate inspirational women and our female colleagues.
Adrian Mayer
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Growthpoint Investec African Properties
This is part of GIAP’s strategy to aggregate a quality portfolio of commercial real estate assets across Africa.
Adrian Mayer
Charles Russell Speechlys advises AgDevCo on investment into Rwandan maize producer and on Ugandan joint venture
AgDevCo is a social impact investor and project developer operating exclusively in the agriculture sector in Sub-Saharan Africa.