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WLA Regional Co-Practice Hub · Africa & Middle East

Africa & Middle East.
16 jurisdictions.
The fastest rising.

WLA Africa & Middle East co-practice connects the most capable independent law firms across the GCC, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa — jointly holding client matters under one Institutional framework as the region transforms into a principal driver of global cross-border investment.

16
Jurisdictions
Co-practice
Not referrals
↑31%
Deal activity YoY
Live Intelligence
↑31%
Saudi Vision 2030
FDI in non-oil sectors at record high — M&A accelerating
↑24%
UAE DIFC 2026
Secondment and remote work rules materially updated
↑38%
SCCA Arbitration
International parties increasingly choosing SCCA as seat
↑22%
Zambia Mining FDI
New royalty framework improving investor confidence in copper corridor
Active
Egypt Investment Law
Fast-track approvals for priority sectors including energy and manufacturing
WLA across Africa & Middle East

One region.
Multiple legal
systems. One team.

WLA co-practice operates across four distinct legal environments in Africa & Middle East — each requiring genuine local expertise, jointly coordinated under one Institutional standard. Not a referral. A co-practice team that spans all of them.

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GCC — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman
Vision 2030 transformation · DIFC & ADGM · SCCA arbitration · Islamic finance
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UAE — Commercial & Financial Hub
DIFC · ADGM · DIAC · Golden Visa · Corporate tax 9%
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North Africa — Egypt, Morocco
Civil law systems · French legal heritage · EU partnerships · Growing M&A markets
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Sub-Saharan Africa — Zambia and beyond
Common law · Mining & resources · Commercial · High-growth FDI corridors
WLA co-practice firms in this region
G. M. Gamma Advocates LLP
G. M. Gamma Advocates LLP
Nairobi, Kenya · WLA Partner Firm
Transactional Labor and Employment Law Group Immigration Law Group Injury and Terrorism Group

Who We Are G.M Gamma Advocates LLP is a full-service law firm operating from the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi…

AF Legal Law Firm
AF Legal Law Firm
Dakar, Senegal · WLA Partner Firm
Transactional Intellectual Property Group Insolvency and Restructuring Group Tax Group

AF LEGAL is a Full commercial service African law firm – Member of FALL Alliance, platform of independent francophone African…

SGA Law Africa
SGA Law Africa
Pretoria, South Africa · WLA Partner Firm
Transactional Intellectual Property Group Insolvency and Restructuring Group Tax Group

SGA Law Africa is a South African based corporate commercial and international business law firm. We are client-centric, focused on…

Jeo-Adams & Madison Consulting
Jeo-Adams & Madison Consulting
Conakry, Guinea · WLA Partner Firm
Transactional Intellectual Property Group Insolvency and Restructuring Group Global Dispute Group

PRESENTATION OF OUR FIRM Joe-Adams & Madison Consulting, abbreviated J&M Consulting, is a company registered with the Trade and Furniture…

G.A. Sarpong & Company
G.A. Sarpong & Company
Accra, Ghana · WLA Partner Firm
Transactional Global Dispute Group

Founded in 1997, G.A. Sarpong & Co is a Law firm with a reputation for providing the highest quality, result-driven…

Bhurtun Chambers
Bhurtun Chambers
Mapou, Mauritius · WLA Partner Firm
Transactional Global Dispute Group Tax Group

Our History Bhurtun Chambers was established by Me Ahmed Bhurtun after almost a decade of exposure into the field of…

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14+ jurisdictions open for WLA designation in this region
Co-practice in Africa & Middle East
Describe your Africa & Middle East matter. WLA assembles the right accredited co-practice firm in 48 hours — jointly holding the matter, not just a referral.
Sizwe Gcayi
WLA Partner Firm · Africa
SGA Law Africa  ·  Pretoria, South Africa
Transactional Practice Group · Founding Director
Sizwe Gcayi
Founding Director · SGA Law Africa · Pretoria, South Africa

Sizwe Gcayi is an attorney at SGA Law Africa with expertise in international trade, corporate law, and regulatory matters. He advises clients on trade remedies, tariff investigations, trade policy, import/export requirements, and cross-border commercial transactions throughout South Africa.

Practice Areas
International Trade, Corporate Law, Regulatory Advisory, and Dispute Resolution.
WLA Partner Firm
Exclusive partner in South Africa — annual review current and standing confirmed.
Named practitioners in this region

Named practitioners.
Every jurisdiction.

Every WLA co-practice matter in this region is led by a named practitioner who personally holds the mandate alongside WLA partner firms in other jurisdictions.

Reagan Blankfein Gates
Zambia
Reagan Blankfein Gates
Managing Partner
 Rajshree Deeptee Boodhoo
Mauritius
Rajshree Deeptee Boodhoo
CEO
 Clifford. O. Odhiambo
Kenya
Clifford. O. Odhiambo
Disputes Resolution
 Wairimu Gathogo
Kenya
Wairimu Gathogo
Legal Advisories and Special Projects
 Evelyn W. Njiru
Kenya
Evelyn W. Njiru
Head of Commercial & Corporate Law
 Gad O. Ouma
Kenya
Gad O. Ouma
Managing Partner
 Dr. Aboubacar Fall
Senegal
Dr. Aboubacar Fall
Founder
 Sizwe Gcayi
South Africa
Sizwe Gcayi
Founding Director
 Jean Pascal Ouendeno
Guinea
Jean Pascal Ouendeno
Managing Partner
 Christine Judge
Guinea
Christine Judge
Co founder and CEO
 Christopher Law
Guinea
Christopher Law
Founder and CEO
 Maame Ofewah Sarpong
Ghana
Maame Ofewah Sarpong
Senior Associate
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WLA Co-Practice Protocol

Your matter. One co-practice team
across every jurisdiction. 48 hours.

Brief WLA and receive a named co-practice team across every relevant jurisdiction in Africa & Middle East — jointly holding your mandate, not passing it on.