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For in-house lawyers working across Africa the message is clear: you are at the forefront of a revolution.

Our guide to the issues likely to impact businesses and the key measures taken by African governments in response to COVID-19.

DLA Piper in collaboration with DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates) today announced the official launch of Head Start Africa (HSA), following a successful pilot. HSA is aimed at increasing access to and diversity within the legal profession. It follows successful iterations of the program in the UK, New Zealand, Australia and China.

DLA Piper Africa has performed strongly at the African Legal Awards 2022, having been recognised by judges in 10 categories, including being awarded the coveted African Network/Alliance of the Year.

DLA Piper Africa has been recognised across a number of categories at the IFLR Africa Awards 2022, echoing our commitment to providing world-class service to our clients on significant local and multijurisdictional matters in their business pursuits on the continent.

DLA Piper Africa is delighted to announce that DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates) won the Leading Case Counsel of the Year Award, with associate, James Kariuki named Young Arbitration Practitioner of the Year at the Africa Arbitration Awards held on Friday June 17.

DLA Piper Africa is pleased to announce that nine lawyers from across the continent have been recognised as Women Leaders by legal directory IFLR1000. The IFLR1000 Women Leaders rankings recognise the most prominent female lawyers working in the areas of financial and corporate transactions and contract, licensing and regulatory project work, within their jurisdictions