DLA Piper Africa, Senegal (Geni & Kebe)

ABOUT DLA PIPER AFRICA, SENEGAL (GENI & KEBE)

GENI & KEBE is a full-service commercial law firm providing legal services in sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1912 to provide legal advice to foreign embassies and companies in Senegal, GENI & KEBE is the oldest law firm in the country. Over 100 years on, we remain one of the top choices for local and foreign companies, governments and non-government institutions that conduct business in Africa.

Experience tells us that our model – dedicated practitioners with a regional focus who value working collaboratively with clients, affiliates and international partners – leads to quality legal advice and practical legal solutions for clients. Our ability to serve clients with excellence is a result of the passion and dedication of our team.

Our team of lawyers and jurists has attained qualifications from leading universities in Africa, Europe and the Americas many of whom have lived and worked internationally and therefore have an international perspective, in addition to their intimate knowledge the local business and government environments. We take a pan-African approach to our work, working with affiliate offices to provide advice across the French-Africa region.

Firm Leadership: Mouhamed Kebe(Managing Partner)

ABOUT DLA PIPER AFRICA

DLA Piper Africa operates in 20 countries across the continent, offering clients unrivalled local skill and presence, backed by the resources of one of the world's largest law firms.

We believe great businesses can make a better world. We also believe in the power of collaboration - with our clients and with one another. That's why every day we work together to help trailblazing organisations seize business opportunities and achieve their goals.

We bring a global mindset with a local approach, delivering exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes. Through our pro bonoand sustainabilitywork, we support communities across Africa and help to create a more just and sustainable future.

Visit dlapiperafrica.com to discover more.  For information about DLA Piper globally, visit dlapiper.com

DLA Piper Africa is a Swiss verein whose members comprise independent law firms in Africa working with DLA Piper.

Offices:

• Algeria (Algiers)
• Angola (Luanda)
• Botswana (Gaborone)
• Burundi (Bujumbura, Gitega, Ngozi)
• Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
• Ghana (Accra)
• Kenya (Nairobi)
• Mauritius (Ebène)
• Morocco (Casablanca)
• Mozambique (Maputo)
• Namibia (Windhoek)
• Nigeria (Abuja, Lagos)
• Rwanda (Kigali)
• Senegal (Dakar)
• South Africa (Johannesburg)
• Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
• Tunisia (Tunis)
• Uganda (Kampala)
• Zambia (Lusaka)
• Zimbabwe (Harare)

 

Staffing numbers:

• 110+ partners
• 470+ lawyers

 

Areas of law:

• Corporate, M&A and Private Equity
• Employment
• Finance and Projects
• Intellectual Property and Technology
• Litigation, Arbitration and Regulatory
• Real Estate
• Restructuring
• Tax

 

Key sectors:

• Consumer Goods, Food and Retail
• Energy and Natural Resources
• Financial Services
• Industrials
• Infrastructure, Construction and Transport
• Insurance
• Life Sciences
• Media, Sports and Entertainment
• Real Estate
• Technology

 

Awards and recognition:

• African Network/Alliance of the year (African Legal Awards 2024)
• East African Law Firm of the Year (African Legal Awards 2023 & 2024)
• North African Law Firm of the Year (African Legal Awards 2023 & 2024)
• Southern African Law Firm of the Year  (African Legal Awards 2024)
• #1 African & Middle East M&A (by deal volume Mergermarket 2023 & 2024)
• 9 Women Leaders from 7 DLA Piper Africa office (IFLR Women Leaders 2024)