APA Africa is a high-powered litigation and commercial law firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The firm offers a broad spectrum of legal services across commercial, regulatory and dispute resolution matters, with a clear emphasis on practical, commercially sound solutions. Its four core strengths - intellectual ability, client service, ethical practice and value-based pricing - drive the firm's approach to complex matters for corporates, financial institutions and private clients across Sub-Saharan Africa.

APA Africa is recognized for a results-driven approach that prioritizes close client collaboration and transparent engagement models. The firm sustains a robust litigation practice alongside corporate and commercial advisory work, delivering strategic advice with efficiency and real-time adaptability to changing client needs. Clients benefit from direct access to senior professionals and a focus on practical outcomes that align with commercial objectives.

APA Africa's footprint extends across South Africa and into Sub-Saharan Africa, enabling the mobilization of multidisciplinary teams for cross-border transactions, large-scale disputes and complex regulatory challenges. The firm's client service model emphasizes timely communication, bespoke attention and pricing integrity, ensuring continuity and predictability for organizations ranging from listed companies to private clients.

About APA Africa
Practice areas
Banking & Finance
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate
Employment & Labor
Family

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Banking & Finance

APA Africa advises lenders and borrowers on complex financing transactions, debt restructurings, security arrangements and regulatory considerations, drawing on its litigation and ADR capabilities to enforce or defend loan agreements when disputes arise.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Corporate & Commercial

APA Africa provides corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, governance and regulatory compliance advice, with a practical, commercially oriented approach designed to align with clients' strategic objectives.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Real Estate

APA Africa handles property transactions, leases, due diligence, development and zoning matters, and related disputes, helping developers, investors and property owners manage risk and execute complex real estate projects.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

APA Africa counsels on employment contracts, workplace relations, compliance with South African labour law, and dispute resolution, including disciplinary processes and unfair dismissal matters.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Family

APA Africa manages family law matters including divorce, maintenance, child access and related court applications, delivering efficient, sensitive resolution and clear guidance to clients.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

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