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We are proud to announce that ALN Tanzania has been named Tanzania Firm of the Year at the IFLR Africa Awards 2025, marking our third win in the past five years. This prestigious recognition reaffirms our position as a leading legal advisory firm in Tanzania.

We are proud to announce that Babatunde Fagbohunlu SAN, Senior Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at ALN Nigeria, and Aisha Abdallah, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at ALN Kenya, have been appointed to the Governing Board of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA). They have been appointed alongside Chiann Bao (Singapore), Shaneen Parikh (India) and Vladimir Pavić (Serbia).

As Africa’s economies and industries continue to grow, so do the complexities of the business and legal landscape. At ALN, we stay focused on navigating these challenges by combining deep local expertise with a shared ethos of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

In an insightful interview, ALN Kenya Managing Partner Daniel Ngumy, who will be a judge at the 2025 CFO Awards for East Africa, emphasises the importance of dynamism in today’s finance leaders. He highlights the need for integrity in the profession, recognising the awards as an important platform for enhancing the profile of CFOs in the region.

In a transformative appointment, legendary Nigerian lawyer Gbenga Oyebode MFR has been named new ALN Chairman. He discusses mentoring, technology and law, and African firms taking the lead on major transactions

In an inspiring journey from North West London to leading one of Africa’s leading law firms, ALN Kenya’s Sonal Tejpar shares her personal and professional experiences that have shaped her career. From overcoming barriers as a young lawyer to playing a pivotal role in building ALN Kenya and expanding its regional presence, her story is one of resilience, adaptability, and strategic vision.

We are delighted to announce the joining of a new member firm, ALN Ghana | N.Dowuona & Company, one of Ghana’s leading law firms, as its newest member firm. This strategic partnership strengthens ALN’s footprint across the continent and enhances its West African presence.

 

Leading corporate lawyer and cross-border expert Chris Green has joined the partnership of ALN Tanzania. He shares why he is excited to return to East Africa and optimistic about a bright future for Tanzania and the continent

With over 20 years of experience leading legal marketing teams in emerging markets, Laura Pyke-Jean joins ALN from A&O Shearman, where she served as Head of BD, Marketing & Communication for six offices across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. During her tenure, she played a key role in driving the firm’s sustained profitable growth across the region.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Gbenga Oyebode, MFR, as ALN Chairman. With over three decades of experience in corporate transactional work, governance, and business leadership across Africa and internationally, Gbenga brings a wealth of expertise to the role. His leadership will be instrumental in shaping ALN’s strategic direction and impact. Gbenga’s global connections will also help raise the profile of the Alliance, drive its expansion, and enhance its ability to act for international corporations investing in Africa.