Africa’s overall banking and insurance market is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, with stark differences remaining between countries.

Continuing that growth and closing the gap of disparity between regions will be critical to Africa’s economic growth. Navigating the differences in the regulatory landscapes across the African continent to find and secure the optimal deal structure and terms for business operations continues play a critical part in doing business in Africa.

From landmark financing transactions in numerous African countries to M&A transactions involving African banking groups, our team has been actively involved in the African banking sector in recent years, with extensive knowledge of regional and domestic specificities. From regulatory aspects to transactions, our different practice groups regularly intervene in important African banking and insurance matters.