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Expert Advisory

Bespoke legal and IP consulting across Africa

Through our large membership of resident African legal experts, we offer legal and IP consulting, advisory services, and research across the continent — tailored to your organisation’s specific needs.

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Resident expertise. Commercial focus.

Through our large membership of resident African legal experts and consultants under our Network, we offer legal and IP consulting, advisory services and research across the African continent.

Because we call Africa home, our approach is driven by an in-depth understanding of the African continent. This allows us to provide commercially focused advice to organisations in terms of approach and strategy — not generic frameworks applied from outside.

IP Law Research & Analysis
Bi-annual IP law reports, case law updates, and economic briefs across all African jurisdictions — as delivered to EUIPO.
Market Entry Advisory
Regulatory mapping, entity formation strategy, and compliance frameworks for organisations entering African markets.
Multi-Jurisdiction Programme Support
Coordinated legal execution across 5, 10, or 20+ African jurisdictions for institutional programmes and development finance initiatives.
AfCFTA & Trade Law Advisory
Guidance on cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework — obligations, opportunities, and compliance requirements.
Who We Serve
  • Private sector organisations expanding into Africa
  • Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)
  • International law firms with African mandates
  • Institutional investors and portfolio managers
  • Governments and multilateral institutions
  • SME programme administrators

Between 2022–2024, AfricanLaw served as strategic IP consulting partner to the EUIPO and European Commission, producing research across all African jurisdictions and delivering legal education to IP professionals continent-wide.

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Flexible, real, and sustainable legal solutions

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IP Strategy & Filing
Trademark, patent, and copyright strategy across African jurisdictions including OAPI, ARIPO, and national offices.
Legal Research & Reports
Jurisdiction-specific legal landscape reports, case law analysis, and regulatory intelligence products.
Regulatory Compliance
Data privacy compliance (NDPR, POPIA, DPA), sector-specific licensing, and ongoing compliance tracking.
Contract & Transactional
Commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation support across African legal systems and traditions.
Legal Education & Training
Webinars, workshops, and training programmes for legal professionals and business teams across Africa.
Programme Execution
End-to-end legal support for institutional programmes spanning multiple African jurisdictions and markets.

Need bespoke legal consulting?

Our team of resident African legal experts is ready to support your organisation’s specific legal and IP needs across the continent.

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