What is World Law Alliance?

World Law Alliance is an Institutional platform where independent law firms co-practice across borders under one shared framework of excellence.

How many jurisdictions does WLA cover?

WLA has partner firms across 80+ jurisdictions worldwide, with one exclusive partner firm Per Practice.

How can my law firm join WLA?

Law firms can apply for WLA Partner Firm status through our Expression of Interest form. We designate one exclusive partner firm Per Practice.

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WLA Co-Practice Corridor

UK to Africa.
The corridor
coming of age.

The UK-Africa corridor is one of the most dynamic in the world — driven by British International Investment, deep common law connections, and a generation of African businesses ready for Institutional capital. WLA co-practices on both sides simultaneously. Not a referral. A joint team.

↑ 22%

UK-Africa deal activity

£18bn+

UK-Africa investment 2025

Co-practice

Both sides

UK to Africa· 18bn Investment 2025· British International Investment· Mining· Critical Minerals· Fintech· Energy Transition· Common Law Both Sides·

How co-practice works on this corridor

Not two firms.
One co-practice
team.

WLA co-practice means both the local legal expert on this side AND on the other side jointly hold the client matter under one WLA Institutional framework. The client deals with one team — not two separate firms passing a referral.

How co-practice works here

UK co-practice firm

English law contracts and dispute resolution · FCA regulatory compliance for UK-listed entities · UK Companies Act structuring for African-facing businesses · UKGDPR for cross-border data flows · UK sanctions and export controls for African operations

Africa co-practice firm

Country-specific FDI approvals and corporate registration · Mining and natural resource licence structuring · Local employment law compliance across African jurisdictions · Common law court systems — Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa

Co-Practice Protocol

Both firms jointly hold the matter — the client deals with one team, not two separate firms passing a referral.

↑ 22%

Deal activity YoY

£18bn+

UK-Africa FDI 2025

Active sectors on this corridor

⛏️

Mining & Critical Minerals

Battery minerals, cobalt, copper — UK capital into African resources

↑ Very High

🏦

Financial Services & Fintech

UK fintech expanding into African markets — licensing, compliance

↑ High

⚡

Energy Transition

UK green finance into African solar, wind, and grid projects

↑ Growing

🏗️

Infrastructure

British International Investment — roads, ports, digital infrastructure

↑ High

🌾

Agriculture & Food

UK agri-investment into African food systems and supply chains

↑ Moderate

WLA Co-Practice Protocol

Brief WLA on this corridor

Describe your cross-border matter. WLA assembles the co-practice team on both sides — confirmed in writing within 48 hours. One engagement. Both jurisdictions jointly held.

WLA Qualified firms — UK side

United Kingdom.
English law at
the centre.

WLA's UK firms are designated specialists in English law contracts, FCA compliance, UK Companies Act structuring, and cross-border investment documentation — the legal architecture for UK capital deploying into Africa.

Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

London, United Kingdom · WLA Partner Firm

Transactional Intellectual Property Group Insolvency and Restructuring Group Tax Group

Richmond Chambers LLP is the UK’s leading immigration barrister law firm. Based in the heart of London, our…

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WLA Qualified firms — Africa side

Africa.
Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya,
South Africa & beyond.

WLA's Africa firms are designated specialists in FDI approvals, mining licence structuring, local employment law, and common law court systems — the legal framework for UK capital entering African markets.

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…

Alliance Financial Services Ltd

Ebene, Mauritius · WLA Partner Firm

Intellectual Property Group Insolvency and Restructuring Group Tax Group Global Arbitration and Mediation Group

We have particular expertise in offering reliable services in connection with the formation and administration of Global Business…

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…

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Practitioners on this corridor

Legal specialists
on both sides
of the corridor.

WLA practitioners in the UK and Africa work as one co-practice team — coordinating cross-border deals across the entire corridor from London to Lusaka.