Business Law and Corporate Law

Wealthy African families are shifting their approach to family offices, prioritizing governance frameworks and ownership structures over investment strategy as they transition from founder-led wealth to multigenerational stewardship. This distinctly African model addresses the structural gaps that emerge when significant portfolios grow across operating businesses, real estate, and global investments without coordinated ownership frameworks or formal governance systems.

In today’s residential property environment, how you own property is often as important as what you buy. Increasingly, South African investors and high-value homeowners are re-examining traditional ownership...

Under the Act, settlors who are typically petroleum operators, are required to establish and fund these trusts for the benefit of host communities.

South Africa's legal landscape is undergoing significant transformation across multiple domains, from direct marketing compliance and government contract validity to artificial intelligence policy development...

On 10 April 2026, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies published the Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence Policy (“Draft National AI Policy”).

Starting a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or not-for-profit company in Ghana involves registration as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).

Nigeria has emerged as a leading destination for private equity and venture capital in Africa, with $3 billion invested across 404 transactions between 2020 and 2024. The newly enacted Investments and Securities Act 2025 introduces comprehensive regulatory oversight for PE and VC funds, bringing enhanced investor protection, stricter compliance requirements, and clearer operational frameworks to this rapidly evolving market.

In Nigeria's dynamic startup ecosystem, founders face a critical decision when raising capital: should they pursue debt financing with its immediate tax benefits through deductible interest expenses, or opt for equity financing that offers long-term investor incentives like capital gains tax exemptions and investment tax credits? This analysis examines how tax implications influence capital structure decisions for Nigerian startups at different growth stages.

Intellectual property valuations in South Africa's entrepreneurial landscape present unique challenges shaped by international trends and local legislation. This analysis explores the complexity of determining IP value across different business stages, from startups navigating the 'valley of death' to established companies facing mergers and acquisitions. The framework examines how sustainability, technology readiness levels, and risk mitigation strategies converge to unlock the true value of intellectual c

The issuance of the General Transition Guidelines for the Tax Acts 2025 provides long-awaited clarity on one of the most significant tax reforms in Nigeria's recent history. This Client Alert examines the practical implications for businesses navigating the transition to the new tax regime, including treatment of accounting periods, transaction taxes, ongoing contracts, tax incentives, disputes, and compliance obligations.

Nigeria remains one of the most strategically significant M&A markets on the African continent. With Africa’s largest economy, a population exceeding 220 million, and sectors ranging from upstream petroleum to high-growth fintech, the country consistently draws foreign acquirers looking for scale and first-mover advantage.

Entertainment contracts in Nigeria's rapidly expanding industry must clearly allocate risk when events fail due to unforeseen circumstances, yet many agreements remain inadequately drafted.