Big Law arrives in East Africa
Issue 244
- 29 Nov 2012
| 3 minute read
The prospect of major gas developments offshore East Africa has brought a surge in demand for legal services in the countries involved. Initially, European law firms formed partnerships with local firms to access a new client pool, but as foreign businesses flock to the region, some of these partnerships are breaking up. As foreign players increase their local know-how, domestic firms may find it harder to compete, especially when many of the largest clients are also foreign multinationals.
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