Covid-19 Events - Jul 02, 2020

Asafo & Co. Featured in Webinar with the Africa CEO Forum on the Current State of Power Projects in Africa

On June 25 Asafo & Co. co-organized a webinar with the Africa CEO Forum on the impact of Covid 19 crisis on power projects across Africa.

Covid-19 Events - Jun 16, 2020

Webinar with the Africa CEO Forum on the Impact of Covid-19 on the AfCFTA

On Thursday, June 11, Asafo & Co. co-organized a webinar with the Africa CEO Forum focused on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its current postponement in light of Covid-19.

Company News Distinctions - Jun 09, 2020

Pascal Agboyibor Named Among The Africa Report’s Top 50 Disruptors

On June 1st The Africa Report published a list of the top 50 African Disruptors ranging from entrepreneurs, CEOs, politicians, opinion leaders, athletes, journalists, artists and civil society who are making an impact on the Continent. Asafo & Co.’s Managing Partner, Pascal Agboyibor, the only lawyer in the list, is ranked 17th.

Company News Covid-19 Events - Jun 08, 2020

Webinar with The Africa CEO Forum on Conducting M&A and Private Equity Transactions During the Covid-19 Crisis.

On May 28 our firm co-organized the digital event, “Closing deals and the impact of Covid-19: what can we foresee in the pipeline?” with the Africa CEO Forum.

Deals Press Release - May 22, 2020

Asafo & Co. is Advising DPI in its Investment into SICAM

Asafo & Co. is advising Development Partners International (DPI), a leading Pan-African private equity firm, in its announced $56 million investment into Société Industrielle des Conserves Alimentaires (“SICAM”), a leading food and tomato processing business in Tunisia.

Covid-19 Events - May 19, 2020

Webinar with the Africa CEO Forum on Shareholder Meetings in Africa in the Current Covid-19 Environment

On May 14 our firm organized the first of a series of six webinars focusing on the legal and economic impact of Covid-19 on shareholder meetings and the distribution of dividends in Africa.

Company News Press Release - May 19, 2020

Asafo & Co. and Lawtons Africa Announce Landmark Tie-up in South Africa

Asafo & Co. and Lawtons Africa are pleased to announce their landmark agreement to join forces. The tie-up both significantly strengthens Asafo & Co.’s presence in South Africa where the combined South African teams will comprise 70 legal professionals, and expands Lawtons Africa’s geographic reach across the African continent.

Covid-19 Publications - May 01, 2020

Les conséquences en Afrique du Covid-19 sur l’exécution des contrats et la distribution des dividendes

La plupart des Etats africains ont pris des mesures exceptionnelles pour lutter contre le Covid-19. Ces mesures, cumulées à la pandémie, engendrent, pour les populations et de nombreuses entreprises, des difficultés économiques majeures. Pour y face, les Etats du G20, les institutions internationales, les Etats africains et leur système bancaire adoptent des solutions sans précédent.

Company News - Apr 29, 2020

Jamal Fofana Promoted to Of Counsel in the Abidjan Office

ASAFO & CO. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamal Fofana as Of Counsel of ASAFO & CO. RCI in Abidjan. His promotion will strengthen the team’s Corporate/M&A and Financing capabilities.