DLA Piper and DLA Piper Africa teams have been recognised for their excellence and impact on the continent with four awards at the African Legal Awards 2025, including winning the East African Law Firm of the Year award for the third consecutive year.

The awards are:

1. Winner: International Law Firm of the Year  - DLA Piper
2. Winner: East African Law Firm of the Year - DLA Piper Africa
3. Winner: Private Equity Team of the Year - DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)
4. Winner: CSR, Diversity, Transformation and Economic Empowerment Award – DLA Piper (Global Scholarship Programme)

James Kamau, Chair of DLA Piper Africa, expressed his appreciation: “These prestigious awards reflect the trust our clients place in us and the collaborative efforts of our teams across the continent and internationally, helping us to achieve our goal to be the leading provider of legal services in Africa. We remain committed to delivering exceptional client service and contributing to the growth and success of our clients and communities across Africa.”

Peter Somekh, Managing Director of DLA Piper Africa, said: "We are grateful to our international, regional and domestic clients who entrust us with their most complex and high-impact matters, and value our support in helping them realise their African ambitions. We are particularly proud this year to be recognised for our Global Scholarships Programme, a programme that supports outstanding law students in developing countries to reach their potential and contribute to the rule of law in their communities.”