A Focus on Africa

Investing in Africa – Africa presents a world of opportunity

Investing in Africa offers enormous potential for growth and opportunities in both the listed and unlisted space. The continent boasts some of the fastest-growing regions, supported by strong population growth, technological innovation and infrastructure deficit. However despite the wealth of opportunity across the continent it comes with its fair share of Africa specific risk.

Seven Things to Consider When Transacting in Africa

Ahead of the Baker McKenzie African Transactional Summit taking place in Johannesburg in May 2019, Baker McKenzie lawyers based in Africa, alongside the Firm’s global Africa specialists, as well as lawyers from our African Relationship Firms from across the continent, share their knowledge about what investors should consider when transacting in Africa.

Governance reforms could boost Africa’s economic output by$23bn - PwC Global Economy Watch

A risky business – global trends point towards future cyber compliance

Technology continues to grow globally, extending ever deeper into financial services. Of course, along with increased technology, comes increased cyber risk. Businesses, however, may not realise the complexity of the IT risks they face, while furiously fast-tracking new business processes without fully understanding the risks that new technology itself can accelerate.