Our experienced lawyers understand the key role IT and telecoms play in Africa and around the world, enabling us to advise clients on large-scale commercial, regulatory and competition disputes.
In a connected world, IT and communications are fundamental to the continued success of both the private and public sector. In this region, broadband infrastructure and data centers will be key to the continuing development of Africa’s digital economy, rapid uptake of smartphones is driving a digital revolution, networks are growing, while 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) are just around the corner.
In this hothouse environment, we understand the complex commercial, regulatory and competition issues involved, with the ability to help resolve disputes in specific countries, across the region and globally. We cover the entire spectrum of IT and telecoms matters worldwide.
Local presence, global reach: we work in 20 African countries, providing an unrivalled local presence and insights backed by one of the world’s biggest business law firms. Our global Africa team comprises more than 200 lawyers in Johannesburg, Casablanca, London, New York, Paris, Dubai, Perth, Hong Kong and Beijing.
Our breadth of skills and international resources ensure our teams are fully experienced in all methods of dispute resolution, including litigation, international arbitration, mediation and expert determination, with lawyers trained in alternative dispute resolution and skilled at identifying all available opportunities to resolve disputes.
Key capabilities include:
- large-scale contractual disputes
- disputes over performance issues on major projects
- interconnection and pricing disputes
- litigation arising out of the termination of telecommunications and IT contracts
- regulatory and competition disputes
- freezing injunctions and search orders
- outsourcing and public procurement disputes
- major software disputes
- insurance disputes
- disputes involving the Internet and the conduct of e-business
Please contact us to discuss how we can help you to achieve your objectives.