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Africa is one of Schillings’ fastest growing areas of operation and we work in many of its 54 nations. Some of these countries have seen sustained economic growth, creating opportunities for our clients. Against that, regime change, debt burdens, educated but underemployed populations, climate, and corruption – or perception of corruption – means that our clients operating in or entering Africa can face many high stakes situations.
Our African clients, and clients from elsewhere operating in this region, are targeted because they do not understand the new environment, or because they have cut across someone else’s domain. This might be because they are not connected to the 'right,' as in, corrupt, officials, or it may be because their business is too impressive to fly below the radar. We are focused on resolving these conflicts so that business can continue.
To help in these situations, Schillings deploys its unique multi-disciplinary capabilities. This might mean using law, intelligence, and communications to resolve allegations that bar a client’s expansion into western markets. Or it might mean a complex security and diplomatic operation to ensure that a client family remains free and unmolested during, and after, a regime change.
Yet in this exciting continent, the high stakes are garlanded with opportunities too. Today we help clients in East, West and Central Africa to seize strategic opportunities amidst renewed global interest in inter-region partnerships, a notable one being between Africa and the Gulf countries.
Schillings do not offer routine geopolitical advice: we focus on helping our clients navigate a complex and connected continent - where understanding the dynamics of power is more important than just having the best business. Alongside any legal process, we use our networks, our intelligence, and campaigning skills to quietly resolve conflicts. Schillings can handle this for you, and more.
