Deals - Jul 06, 2023

Asafo & Co. Advises AFIG Funds on One of the Largest Leveraged Buyouts Ever in West Africa

Asafo & Co. advised Advanced Finance and Investment Group (“AFIG Funds”), in its acquisition of Nouvelle Mici-Embaci (“NME”) from Holea Holding, the parent company of the leading Ivorian agro-industrial conglomerate, Groupe Carré d’Or.

Company News Distinctions - Jul 03, 2023

Asafo & Co. Tops the 100 Legal Powerlist for the 2nd Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, we are pleased to announce that Asafo & Co. tops the Africa Business+ list of the 100 most influential lawyers with 10 lawyers in the ranking and Pascal Agboyibor recognized again as #1.

Deals - Jun 23, 2023

Asafo & Co. Advises on Establishing Strategic Government-Backed Investment Vehicle in Côte d’Ivoire

The Asafo & Co. Casablanca and Abidjan offices joined forces to advise the Côte d’Ivoire government in structuring a long-term investment vehicle (Facilité d’Investissement à Long Terme or FILT), which will operate as CDC-CI Capital.

Deals - Jun 20, 2023

Asafo & Co. Advises on Acquisition of Top North African Educational Institution

Asafo & Co. advised Holged Group, a leader in primary and secondary education in Morocco and Tunisia, in its acquisition of Al Massalik, a top bi-lingual education school in Casablanca.

Deals - Jun 09, 2023

Asafo & Co. Advises Coris Group in Acquisitions of SocGen Subsidiaries

Asafo & Co. worked alongside the pan-African banking group, Coris, in signing an agreement to acquire Société Générale’s subsidiaries in Mauritania and Chad.

Distinctions - Jun 05, 2023

Asafo & Co. Named Large Cap Law Firm of the Year

We are pleased to announce that our Casablanca team was recognized as the Large Cap Legal Advisor of the Year at the 10th edition of the Moroccan PE & VC Association (AMIC) annual conference.

Company News - May 11, 2023

Asafo & Co. Promotes Two Lawyers to Of Counsel in the Paris Office

ASAFO & CO. continues to develop with the appointments of Gabin Gabas and Charlène Ntsiba as Of Counsel in the Paris office.

Distinctions - Apr 17, 2023

Asafo & Co. in the Legal 500 EMEA 2023

For the fourth consecutive year since the firm was founded in 2019, Asafo & Co. receives extensive recognition across it practice areas and offices in the 2023 Legal 500 EMEA legal directory and rankings.

Company News - Mar 07, 2023

Asafo & Co. Hires Leading Private Equity/M&A Partner for London Office

Asafo & Co. is boosting its London office with the recruitment of Weyinmi Popo who joins the team as Managing Partner. The London office hire is evidence of our commitment to build a strong London office and our ability to attract top talent.