International Investment Law
Navigating the complex landscape of international investment regulation, bilateral treaties, and investor-state dispute resolution across Africa.
Bilateral Investment Treaties
We advise investors and states on the protections available under bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and multilateral investment agreements. Our team analyses treaty coverage, most-favoured-nation clauses, fair and equitable treatment standards, and expropriation protections. We help clients structure their investments to maximise treaty protection across African jurisdictions.
Investor-State Dispute Settlement
When investment disputes arise, we represent clients before ICSID tribunals, UNCITRAL proceedings, and other international arbitration forums. Our expertise covers jurisdictional challenges, merits arguments, damages quantification, and enforcement of arbitral awards. We also advise on mediation and negotiated settlements as alternatives to formal arbitration.
Cross-Border Investment Structuring
We assist multinational corporations and private equity firms in structuring investments across African markets. Our advisory covers holding company structures, joint venture arrangements, exchange control compliance, and regulatory approvals. We ensure investment structures are optimised for both operational efficiency and legal protection under applicable investment treaties.
AfCFTA & Regional Investment Frameworks
The African Continental Free Trade Area is reshaping the investment landscape across the continent. We advise on the investment protocol under AfCFTA, SADC investment frameworks, and the evolving Pan-African Investment Code. Our team helps clients understand how these regional frameworks interact with existing bilateral treaties and national investment legislation.
Treaty Advisory
BIT analysis, investment structuring, treaty shopping prevention, and protection planning.
Dispute Resolution
ICSID arbitration, UNCITRAL proceedings, mediation, and award enforcement.
Market Entry
FDI structuring, regulatory approvals, exchange control, and AfCFTA compliance.