With clients which include investee companies and venture and private equity funds, such as Accel Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners and Actis, Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe also acts for Africa-focused private equity funds and investee companies in Africa. The firm, founded in the US, has a deep understanding of the legal and business environment in key markets in Africa, gained from years of experience helping clients navigate the challenges and take advantage of opportunities in those markets. The Corporate team works with, and is supported by, the firm’s competition/antitrust, finance, restructuring, employment, real estate and tax lawyers.
