LEX Africa is a network of leading law firms in a number of African countries and is Africa's largest legal network.
LEX Africa is a network of leading law firms in over 20 African countries which was founded in 1993. Only African law firms may join the network and it was the first legal network focusing solely on Africa. LEX Africa members have developed close relationships over the years and regularly meet including at an annual general meeting held in a different African country every year.
LEX Africa focuses on general corporate and commercial law as well as litigation and dispute resolution. It has strict membership criteria and a member code of conduct based on best practice and world class standards of legal practice. Members are also required to have a thorough understanding of local business practices, customs, cultures and languages.
Each LEX Africa member is an independent law firm but members often work together on cross border and other matters to provide a comprehensive legal service to clients. LEX Africa does not charge referral or other fees to clients.
LEX Africa effectively covers the African continent and provides a valuable resource for businessmen and investors in Africa. Africa has many business opportunities and LEX Africa's primary purpose is to provide sound legal advice by reputable legal experts in order to minimise (if not eliminate) risk and maximise benefits from African opportunities."
In the broader context of the African Renaissance and NEPAD, lawyers have a role to play in promoting the rule of law and democracy, as well as the harmonisation of business laws between African countries to facilitate trade and investment.
LEX Africa plays an important role in developing, promoting and leveraging African professional legal skills in this broader context.
"LEX Africa is a legal network of leading law firms in over 25 African countries and is Africa’s largest legal alliance with over 600 lawyers on the ground. Each member is an independent law firm whose key specialist focus is on general corporate and commercial law as well as litigation and dispute resolution.Founded in 1993, LEX Africa effectively covers the entire African continent and provides a valuable resource for businessmen and investors in Africa. LEX Africa has a more than 20 year track record of assisting and advising clients on their African business activities."
