The law that applies
Professional advice should address the law and rules of the relevant jurisdiction, not assume that a solution from another country can be transferred unchanged.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. RELEVANT AUTHORITY.
African reach.
Locally informed advice.
The right professional is not just familiar with your issue. Their expertise must fit the place, legal system and services your matter requires.
START WITH THE JURISDICTION
A continent of opportunity.
Not one legal system.
Choose expertise rooted in the jurisdiction that matters.
Our referral approach starts with the location and nature of your matter. A locally authorised attorney or other legal practitioner can assess the local legal work required. A suitably qualified legal advisor can assist within their permitted advisory scope.
For a cross-border transaction or dispute, one professional may not be authorised to provide every required service. We seek an appropriate connection for each relevant jurisdiction rather than assume that one admission covers the continent.
Practical local understanding
Ask for relevant experience of local procedure, institutions, business practice and the practical steps your matter may require.
The right professional authority
Check the professional category and permitted scope. Legal advice, court representation, conveyancing and other reserved work may require specific admission or authority.
Clear communication & accountability
Consider language, availability, professional standing and a written scope of work. Agree reporting arrangements, fees and who is responsible for each task.
Location is only the starting point. We also assess the professional's speciality, relevant experience, authority, communication requirements and capacity. A referral remains subject to conflicts checks and a separate engagement.
BEFORE YOU INSTRUCT
Ask the right
questions.
01 Are you authorised to provide the specific services I need in this jurisdiction?
02 What relevant experience do you have with matters of this kind?
03 Who will do the work, what is the scope, and what are the limitations?
04 What fees, taxes, disbursements, deadlines and reporting arrangements will apply?
05 Are any additional local professionals or separate mandates required?
Request a local connectionProfessional registers & further reading.
Official registers can help check professional status. For example, the South African Legal Practice Council provides a practitioner search and the Law Society of Kenya provides an advocate search. The IBA International Principles discuss competence, independence, confidentiality and fees. Always consult the relevant local regulator and current rules for the actual services required.
Legal Practice Council: practitioner searchLaw Society of Kenya: advocate searchIBA: International Principles
Independent reference resources, not endorsements of or affiliations with this network.
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