Eversheds Sutherland Africa Alliance

It was fantastic to see so many African colleagues during the Global Relationship Firm Conference in London yesterday. It was a pleasure to get together to discuss how we can collaborate globally and thrive locally. A huge thank you to all of our attendees, including our Eversheds Sutherland's Africa Partners, Relationship, and Alliance firms from Angola, Egypt, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Tunisia, and Zambia. Here's to more fruitful partnerships and shared success 🥂

In the most recent Legal 500 EMEA 2024 rankings, Eversheds Sutherland El Heni has been recognised as a Tier 1 firm in three/all practice rankings in Tunisia, including:   - Banking and Finance - Commercial, Corporate and M&A - Dispute Resolution   Congratulations to the entire team, including Founding Partner Raouf EL HENI, and Managing Partner Fares Koussay EL HENI for their individual recognitions.   A huge thank you to the research team. Also, to our clients for your continuous support - we look forward to working on more exciting mandates with you over the coming 12 months.   See the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/gMntFgy #Legal500EMEA #LawFirmExcellence

📣 New guide: The #ArtificialIntelligence market is projected to reach $407bn by 2027 as it continues to revolutionize every industry and aspect of our lives. As more companies get on-board with new #AI systems, it is important to carefully consider the risks associated with their development and use. ‘All AI-Board’, our new legal guide to navigating AI, offers bite-sized, Board-level insights on the key legal issues raised around responsible AI and ethics, cybersecurity, data privacy, employment, IP, contracts and procurement and disputes. It also covers specific regulations to be aware of in the US, UK, Europe and China. Explore the interactive guide below to discover more. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ewUVhCjd #law

We are thrilled to announce that Partners Andrew Davidson and Barri Mendelsohn will represent Eversheds Sutherland at the 2024 AVCA Conference in Johannesburg, April 22-26.   Celebrating 20 years of AVCA - The African Private Capital Association, this year's conference will focus on fostering innovation and collaboration across the investment value chain and driving sustainable growth towards a new era of prosperity in Africa.   We are excited to connect with clients and peers as we discuss the future of African markets. Looking forward to seeing you in Johannesburg!   #AVCA2024 #AfricanMarkets

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 ranking has been published, and we are thrilled to share that we have 7 practice rankings across our African offices:   Angola - Foreign Firms Mauritius - Leading Firms Mozambique - Foreign Law Firms South Africa - Dispute Resolution Tunisia - Banking and Finance, Commercial, Corporate and M&A and Dispute Resolution   In addition to the 15 individuals recognized in Africa, many of our Africa Group Partners based in France and the Middle East were recognised for their achievements, particularly in the Dispute resolution and Energy sectors. This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work of our team, and we extend our gratitude to the research team for their efforts.   A special thanks to our clients and Alliance firms for their support and trust in our capabilities. Thank you for being a key part of our journey!   See the complete publication here: https://lnkd.in/gMntFgy     #Legal500EMEA #Legal500 Eversheds Sutherland Portugal, Eversheds Sutherland (Mauritius), Eversheds Sutherland SA, Eversheds Sutherland El Heni

Join our South Africa Partner Peter van Niekerk at the Johannesburg Arbitration Week from April 9-11.   We are delighted to attend this impressive event and join esteemed speakers and delegates from Africa and around the world. It will be an excellent opportunity for networking, knowledge sharing, and staying updated on the latest trends in arbitration.   We are looking forward to connecting with our valued clients and colleagues in Johannesburg. See you there!   #JAW2024 #ArbitrationWeek2024

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we come together as a firm to recognize, but also, and maybe more importantly, to continue our efforts on building our understanding, as well as addressing and mitigating the issues impacting gender equity and inclusion. We are committed to: 📈 increasing the representation of women at all levels of our business 🏅 providing professional and business development opportunities 📂 tackling policy issues important to women across our business We’re not there yet, and we all have a part to play in building a more inclusive and equitable work environment and to help our clients, our people and our communities thrive. #IWD2024

Congratulations to our South Africa team at Eversheds Sutherland SA, who have been nominated for the ‘Deal of the Year 2023’ award by DealMakersAFRICA!👏

Our Africa team have been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Global Guide for 2024, achieving a Band 4 ranking in both Disputes Resolution and Projects & Energy categories.   We also congratulate Partner and Deputy Head of our Africa Group, Wesley Pydiamah, who enters for the first time the Dispute Resolution, Africa-wide ranking on leading individuals.   Chambers quoted: "Wesley is a fantastic strategist and coordinator. He is very experienced, highly respected and commercially astute."   We appreciate the positive feedback from our clients, colleagues, and industry leaders who participated in the research process.   We look forward to another year of delivering excellent results for our clients in Africa.   #EvershedsSutherland #ChambersGlobal #LegalDirectories

We are thrilled to share the news that our Tunisia team (Eversheds Sutherland El Heni) has won Tunisia Law Firm of the Year at the Legal 500 MENA Awards 2024 🎉.   This demonstrates the team's hard work, dedication and excellence in delivering outstanding results for our clients across a range of sectors and practice areas. We are grateful to our clients for their trust and support, as well as Legal 500 for this recognition.   Tunisia Managing Partner and Deputy Head of Africa Group Fares Koussay EL HENI attended the awards ceremony last week and proudly accepted the trophy on behalf of the team.   We look forward to continuing to deliver high-quality legal services to our Tunisian and international clients.   #TheLegal500 #L500Awards #Awards