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News and awards

29 May 2026

Global (all regions)

Capitalising on the recent awards won at this year’s IFLR Africa Awards, Clifford Chance is proud to announce its continued success at the Chambers Africa Awards 2026, where the firm has once again been recognised as Africa-Wide Law Firm of the Year: Corporate/M&A.

 This prestigious accolade reinforces Clifford Chance’s position as a leading adviser on Corporate/M&A matters across Africa, reflecting the firm’s deep market expertise and its ability to support clients on some of the most complex and high-profile transactions in the region.

 Nigel Wellings, Head of Africa Private Equity and M&A practice, said:
"We are delighted to be recognised once again as Africa-Wide Law Firm of the Year for Corporate/M&A in the Chambers Africa Awards. This achievement reflects the depth of our Africa platform, the strength of our client relationships, and the exceptional work delivered by our teams across the region. It underscores our continued commitment to supporting clients with innovative, commercially focused solutions in an increasingly dynamic African market."

We create advantage for the firm's clients in Africa by offering a unique combination of international expertise across products and sectors with a deep understanding of African markets, helping them to successfully execute transactions and navigate risk across the continent.