Lawtons Africa

Lawtons Africa is a South African law firm with roots that date back to 1892, reflecting a long-standing tradition of serving clients across Africa. The firm brings deep experience and expertise across the commercial spectrum, advising on private equity transactions, corporate restructuring and unbundling, equity and debt capital, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, takeovers, management buy-outs, schemes of arrangement and due diligence investigations, as well as BEE transactions, exchange control and JSE listing requirements. This combination positions Lawtons Africa as a trusted partner for sophisticated corporate and commercial matters.

Lawtons Africa emphasizes client service through long term relationships and a collaborative culture, operating as One Firm, One Team across its specialists. The firm stresses diversity and empowerment, seeking to build trust-based and long-lasting relationships with clients while delivering integrated solutions for African business needs.

Lawtons Africa has a Pan-African footprint through a landmark tie-up with Asafo & Co to create Asafo & Lawtons. The press release indicates a combined team of 180 lawyers and legal professionals across six offices, including a South African team of 70 professionals, which together expands cross-border capabilities and geographic reach across Africa.