Covid-19 Events - Oct 23, 2020

Asafo & Co. at the Annual Conference of the African Society of International Law

On October 30 Isabelle Rouche will chair a panel at the African Society of International Law Annual Conference on "Africa & COVID-19"

Deals - Oct 22, 2020

Asafo & Co. Advises Green Energy Startup on its First Venture Capital Funding

Asafo & Co. recently advised Sunkofa, a mini-grid developer and operator, in its first equity funding raise with Gaia Impact Fund.

Deals - Oct 15, 2020

Asafo & Co. Advises CIM Santé in Vantage Capital’s Investment in the Moroccan Hospital Group

Asafo & Co. advises the Cliniques Internationales du Maroc (CIM) and the Chaara family in a $28m fund raising via its holding company CIM Holding through the acquisition of a minority stake by Vantage Capital, the largest mezzanine fund manager on the African continent.

Company News Events - Oct 05, 2020

Asafo & Co. at the African Family Business Summit

On October 1-2 Asafo & Co. partners participated in the Family Business Summit organized by the Africa CEO Forum.

Company News - Oct 05, 2020

New Partner in the Paris Office Expands the Firm’s Offering and Adds Unique Capabilities in Border Disputes

ASAFO & CO. has boosted its expertise in international litigation and arbitration with the arrival of Isabelle Rouche in the Paris office. This recruitment also expands the firm's capabilities in providing advice to sovereigns and more generally, in public international law and territorial disputes.

Publications - Aug 25, 2020

Alain Gauvin Interviewed on TV5 Monde and in Le Point About Draft French Bill That is Expected to Stimulate France-Africa Relations

Asafo & Co. partner Alain Gauvin was interviewed this month on the international news channel TV5 Monde and in the French magazine Le Point about French draft legislation implementing international banking provisions between France and Africa that would favor money transfers from the African diaspora in France to Africa, and in due course regenerate economic relations.

Company News Distinctions - Aug 03, 2020

10 Lawyers in Jeune Afrique’s Ranking of the Top 100 Corporate Lawyers

The French magazine Jeune Afrique published its rankings of the top 100 most influential lawyers in French-speaking Africa. This year we are proud to see 10 of our lawyers in the ranking and Pascal Agboyibor named the leading lawyer in “Projects”.

Covid-19 General News Publications - Jul 15, 2020

ASAFO & CO. Advises on Draft Regulatory Reforms That May Increase Money Transfers to Africa and Support Financial Inclusion

In a series of articles published in recent weeks, Alain Gauvin was interviewed about draft French financial regulatory reforms which should have a positive impact on migrants of African descent in France and in Europe who transfer money to Africa.

Covid-19 Events - Jul 15, 2020

Webinar with the Africa CEO Forum on the Current State of Africa’s Mining Sector

On Thursday, July 9, Asafo & Co. co-organized a webinar with the Africa CEO Forum focused on the impact of Covid 19 on Africa's mining sector.