{"id":26049,"date":"2021-03-12T12:15:51","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T12:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/events\/?page_id=26049"},"modified":"2022-01-12T12:20:22","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T12:20:22","slug":"ma-in-east-africa-a-regional-outlook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/webinars-home\/ma-in-east-africa-a-regional-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"M&A in East Africa – a regional outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"

This webinar, brought to you by The Legal 500<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0ALN<\/a>, was designed to provide GCs and investors with an insight into emerging trends in regional M&A deals, the current environment in East Africa, as well as to discuss the changing approach of private equity and venture capital firms in 2021. The session also discussed the role technology is playing in M&A and will provide industry analysis for the education, telecoms, healthcare and financial sectors.<\/p>\n

About ALN
\n<\/strong>ALN is an alliance of leading corporate law firms currently in fifteen key African jurisdictions, including the continent\u2019s gateway economies, with OHADA expertise and an established network of Best Friends firms in the continent which allows the alliance to represent clients in every African country. \u00a0ALN have a presence in Francophone, Anglophone, Lusophone and Arabic-speaking Africa, which includes Algeria, C\u00f4te d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. \u00a0The firms are recognised as leading firms in their markets, and many have advised on ground-breaking, first-of-a-kind deals. \u00a0ALN also has a regional office in Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n

ALN firms work together in providing a one-stop-shop solution for clients doing business across Africa. \u00a0ALN\u2019s reach at the local, regional and international levels, connectivity with key stakeholders, and deep knowledge of doing business locally and across borders allows it to provide seamless and effective legal, advisory and transactional services across the continent. \u00a0Our high level of integration is achieved by adherence to shared values and an emphasis on excellence and collaboration. \u00a0We share sector-specific skills and regional expertise thus ensuring our clients benefit from the synergies of the alliance.<\/p>\n

Setting the scene<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Karim S. Anjarwalla\u00a0<\/strong>– Managing Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna<\/p>\n

Interview: an overview of the regional markets and economies<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Christopher Mitchell <\/strong>\u2013 Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group
\nRoddy McKean <\/strong>\u2013 Director, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna<\/p>\n

Panel: key industry sectors from a strategic investors\u2019 perspective<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dominic Rebelo <\/strong>– Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna (moderator)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wanjiru Waithaka <\/strong>– Senior Investment director, Ascent Africa<\/p>\n

Ngetha Waithaka <\/strong>– Director, private equity, Actis Africa<\/p>\n

Aliya Shariff <\/strong>– Partner, Ethos Private Equity<\/p>\n

Panel: distress opportunities for investors from a financial advisers\u2019 perspective <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wangui Kaniaru <\/strong>– Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna (moderator)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Dr Clement Dodoo<\/strong> – Group Director, integrations and recoveries, Equity Group Holdings<\/p>\n

Misozi Phiri<\/strong> – Head of Business support and resolution, wholesale banking (East Africa), Standard Bank Group<\/p>\n

George Bodo <\/strong>– Director, Callstreet Research and Analytics<\/p>\n

Panel: M&A trends and opportunities in the region<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anne Kiunuhe<\/strong> – Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna (Moderator)<\/p>\n

Shemane Amin <\/strong>– Partner, ALN Tanzania | A&K Tanzania\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fiona Magona<\/strong> – Partner, ALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mesfin Tafesse<\/strong> \u2013 Principal Attorney, ALN Ethiopia | Mesfin Tafesse & Associates<\/p>\n

Q&A session and closing remarks<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosa Nduati-Mutero <\/strong>– Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This webinar, brought to you by The Legal 500\u00a0and\u00a0ALN, was designed to provide GCs and investors with an insight into emerging trends in regional M&A deals, the current environment in East Africa, as well as to discuss the changing approach of private equity and venture capital firms in 2021. The session also discussed the role … <\/p>\n

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