Clifford Chance strengthens Middle East Africa focus

Clifford Chance is responding to demand for more Africa-focused expertise from clients in the Middle East by strengthening its Middle Eastern presence in this area. Edmund ‎Boyo, Head of Clifford Chance’s Anglophone West Africa practice relocated in early January from Frankfurt to work out of the Middle East. He brings with him a team of associates, also from the Frankfurt office, including Stephen Chance, Elizabeth Wood, Ozan Yalti and Shahrukh Mian. The team will continue to support non-Middle East clients on Africa-related matters.

The move follows the arrival of Alhassane Barry, a counsel from Clifford Chance’s Paris office and another Africa specialist, who relocated to the region in 2016.

Middle East managing partner, Robin Abraham commented, “We are delighted to welcome our colleagues to the Middle East, where demand for Africa-focused expertise is growing rapidly. This is an opportune time for us to be expanding our capabilities and capacity, building on our existing track record.”

The new arrivals complement the Clifford Chance existing Africa team based in the region, led by Mohamed Hamra-Krouha, Jason Mendens and Andrej Kormuth.