Doing business in Africa is associated with diverse challenges and risks and must accordingly be founded on a strong legal base. The need for effective legal services in Africa was the reason for the formation in 1993 of LEX AFRICA, the first network of law firms in Africa. LEX AFRICA has members in 21 African countries, has been advising clients in Africa for over 20 years and is rated by Chambers & Partners as a leading law firm network.

LEX AFRICA's members focus on general corporate and commercial law as well as dispute resolution. Each LEX AFRICA member is an independent law firm but cross border practice groups and a lawyer exchange programme allow the provision of comprehensive "one stop shop" legal services to clients. LEX AFRICA member firms have a full understanding of the local laws, customs, business practices, cultures and languages in their respective countries and must comply with strict service standards to provide world class legal services. LEX AFRICA does not charge referral or other fees to clients.

With LEX AFRICA effectively covering the entire African continent, the network and its members form an important and useful resource for advising and assisting business in Africa.