ALN has received the Africa Legal Network of the Year award for the fifth consecutive year at the IFLR Africa Awards 2025, in recognition of its innovative approach in cross-border transactions. Our member firms in Algeria, Rwanda, Mauritius, Tanzania and Uganda received Law Firm of the Year advising on the most consequential and innovative deals in their respective countries. ADNA was named Francophone Regional Firm, and ALN Kenya was recognised as the Real Estate – Regional Team of the Year.
Additionally, ADNA won the Deal of the Year (M&A) for their work on the AngloGold Ashanti/Centamin transaction and the Impact Deal (Projects) award for their role in the Baowu Group–Simandou investment.
Aluko & Oyebode (ALN member firm in Nigeria) received the Private Equity Deal of the Year for their work on the Brookfield Asset Management/Network International transaction, while BLC Mauritius secured the Deal of the Year (Loans) for their work on the CrossBoundary Energy financing.
Gbenga Oyebode, Chairman, ALN acknowledged these achievements: “This recognition is a testament to the collaboration within our teams and the depth of knowledge, connectivity and reach ALN brings. Our strength lies in understanding the unique legal landscapes of the continent and delivering tailored, solutions that help our clients navigate complexity with confidence. This marks the fifth time ALN has won this award—testament to our seamless integration, effective coordination, and constant improvement.’’
The IFLR Africa Awards exclusively focus on exceptional transactions from within the legal community that break ground with new legal structures, set market precedents by overcoming new regulatory hurdles or have become regional firsts for adapting existing technology to local regulation.
