Sub-Saharan Africa

Adeniyi Duale, a founding partner at Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, discusses trends in Nigeria’s capital markets, opportunities in financial services and energy sectors, and how AI sharpens efficiency

Exclusive IFLR data reveals a surge in Sub-Saharan Africa’s legal market in 2025, with banking and capital markets driving upgrades across South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya

Exclusive IFLR data shows a 21% increase in ranked law-firm practices, alongside a 4% rise in Sub-Saharan Africa

New hires were made across the corporate, PE, finance and regulatory practices in Johannesburg, London and Houston

Yinka Edu, who heads the banking and finance practice at Udo Udoma and Belo-Osagie, describes how Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape has presented challenges and opportunities for the firm

The Lagos-based lawyer explains why the true craft of a successful M&A lawyer lies in foreseeing pitfalls, deploying creative solutions and being proactive

Olaniwun Ajayi’s Yewande Senbore reflects on a challenging year for the Nigerian economy and the importance of mentorship in her work

Shamilah Grimwood-Norley explores the impact of the US' energy transition reversal on Africa and how the firm is helping its clients to rise to the challenge