Africase Attorneys provides legal services to clients engaged in agribusiness or the agricultural industry to manage risk, maximise opportunities, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
1. Corporate structuring and transactions: Advising clients on corporate structuring and transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances, to maximize their commercial potential and growth prospects.
2. Contract drafting and negotiation: Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including supply and distribution agreements, financing agreements, and licensing and franchising agreements, to protect clients’ interests and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Regulatory compliance: Advising clients on compliance with local, national, and international regulations, including environmental regulations, labour laws, and agricultural subsidies.
4. Intellectual property protection: Assisting clients in protecting their intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights, and managing related litigation.
5. Tax planning and structuring: Advising clients on tax planning and structuring to minimize their tax liabilities and ensure compliance with tax regulations in multiple jurisdictions.
6. Dispute resolution: Representing clients in dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation, relating to commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, and other legal issues.
7. Financing and investment: Advising clients on financing and investment options, including project financing, private equity, and venture capital, to support growth and expansion.
8. Supply chain and logistics: Advising clients on the complex regulatory and legal framework governing the supply chain and logistics of agricultural products, including transportation, storage, and distribution.
Africase Attorneys provides comprehensive legal services to manufacturers operating across borders, helping them navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape and minimize risks and liabilities associated with their operations.
1. Corporate structuring: We advise clients on the optimal corporate structure for their manufacturing business, taking into account tax implications, liability concerns, and the regulatory environment in different jurisdictions.
2. Mergers and acquisitions: Africase can provide legal assistance in the negotiation and structuring of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in the manufacturing industry.
3. Intellectual property: We help clients protect their intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and can provide assistance in licensing and technology transfer agreements.
4. Commercial contracts: Africase assists clients in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including supply agreements, distribution agreements, and manufacturing contracts.
5. Environmental compliance: Africase assists clients in complying with environmental regulations and obtaining the necessary permits for their manufacturing operations.
6. Labour and employment: Africase provides guidance on labour and employment issues in the manufacturing industry, including compliance with labour laws, employment contracts, and collective bargaining agreements.
7. Taxation: Africase advises clients on tax issues related to their manufacturing operations, including cross-border taxation, transfer pricing, and tax incentives.
8. Dispute resolution: Africase Attorneys represents clients in litigation and arbitration related to manufacturing matters, including product liability claims, contract disputes, and intellectual property disputes.
9. Regulatory compliance: We advise clients on compliance with regulatory requirements in the manufacturing industry, including safety regulations, quality control standards, and product labelling requirements.
Africase Attorneys provides legal services in the leisure and hospitality sector by helping clients navigate the complex legal landscape of the industry, minimise risks, and maximise opportunities for growth and success.
1. Hotel and Resort Development: Africase provides legal assistance in all stages of hotel and resort development projects, from the initial planning and land acquisition, through to the construction, financing, management, and operations. This includes drafting and negotiating contracts, obtaining necessary permits and licenses, handling regulatory compliance, and resolving disputes that may arise during the development process.
2. Acquisitions and Dispositions: Africase advises clients on mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions in the leisure and hospitality industry. This includes conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating contracts, and handling regulatory compliance.
3. Branding and Licensing: Africase provides legal assistance in the licensing and branding of leisure and hospitality products and services, including the negotiation, and drafting of licensing and franchising agreements.
4. Labour and Employment: Africase assists clients in navigating the complex labour and employment issues that arise in the leisure and hospitality industry, including compliance with labour laws, the drafting and negotiation of employment contracts, and the handling of disputes.
5. Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Africase represents clients in litigation and dispute resolution matters, including contract disputes, labour and employment disputes, intellectual property disputes, and product liability claims.
6. Regulatory Compliance: Africase assists clients in complying with local, national, and international regulations, including those related to health and safety, environmental regulations, and data privacy.
7. Intellectual Property: Africase advises clients on protecting their intellectual property in the leisure and hospitality industry, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights, and can handle any disputes that arise.
8. Taxation: Africase provides legal advice on taxation issues related to the leisure and hospitality industry, including compliance with local and international tax laws, the structuring of transactions, and the resolution of tax disputes.
9. Data Protection and Privacy: Africase advises clients on compliance with data protection and privacy regulations, including GDPR and other international privacy laws, and can help clients develop policies and procedures for data protection and security.
Africase Attorneys offers legal services related to international trade matters by helping clients navigate the complex legal and regulatory environment of global trade and provide tailored legal solutions to meet the unique needs of their business.
1. Customs and Import/Export: Africase assists clients with customs compliance, import and export regulations, and tariff classification. This may involve providing advice on customs valuation, classification, and duty reduction opportunities, as well as representation before customs authorities.
2. Trade Agreements and Negotiations: Africase provides guidance on the legal aspects of international trade agreements and treaties, including the negotiation, drafting, and implementation of trade agreements. This may also include assistance in cross-border transactions, and legal advice in connection with international supply and distribution contracts.
3. Sanctions and Export Controls: Africase provides advice on trade sanctions and export control regulations, including advice on compliance with various national and international laws related to economic sanctions, embargoes, and other restrictions. We also assist in the preparation of license applications and appeals and provide representation before licensing authorities.
4. Trade Remedies: Africase provides guidance on international trade remedies such as anti-dumping, countervailing duties, and safeguards. This may include advising on how to respond to trade remedies actions initiated by other countries and representing clients before international trade bodies like the World Trade Organisation (WTO) or dispute resolution bodies.
5. International Dispute Resolution: Africase offers dispute resolution services to clients engaged in international trade, including representation in international arbitration or litigation. This may involve assisting clients with disputes relating to international trade contracts, commercial agreements, and investment agreements.
6. Trade Compliance: Africase provides advice on global compliance with relevant regulations such as Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC). We also provide training to clients on these compliance regulations to ensure their business is in compliance with all applicable laws.
7. Government Relations: Africase offers government relations services to clients, including advocacy, policy development, and lobbying. This may include providing advice on regulatory matters, as well as assistance in establishing and maintaining relationships with government officials.
Africase Attorneys is an international economic law firm specialised in cross-border transactions, litigation and arbitration across Africa.
For decades, our international advocates developed an in-depth understanding of Africa and are working in the major capitals of Africa.
We aim at providing first-class and innovative legal solutions to our international clients including international corporations, NGOs, public
institutions and States, international organisations, as well as local clients for their international transactions or interactions
with foreign people and entities.