Mark J Williams

Antitrust/Competition: We ensure a level playing field for your business by advising on competition law compliance and navigating regulatory investigations.

Asset Finance: We structure innovative financing solutions to meet your specific needs.

Aviation: We guide airlines, aircraft manufacturers, air cargo transporters, airports, civil aviation authorities, and aviation service providers to effective deal with regulatory compliance, licensing, and complex commercial transactions. We advising on regulatory compliance, due diligence, aircraft financing, leasing, contract negotiation, aviation insurance, cross border operations, and dispute resolution.

Business Rights: We advocate for your business rights and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Capital Markets: We guide you through the intricacies of raising capital through IPOs, bond issuances, and other financial instruments.

Civil Liability & Commercial Litigation: We support your interests in civil and commercial disputes.

Company Set up: We guide you through entity selection, registration, licensing, and corporate governance to ensure a smooth and compliant launch. Our expertise simplifies you company formation, saves you time and minimizes risk, allowing you to focus on building your business.

Company Advisory & Secretarial Services: We provide comprehensive legal guidance and ensure seamless corporate governance practices.

Commercial Gaming: As the commercial gaming industry expands in Africa and the Middle East looks to begin issuing licenses in the near future, we offer legal guidance on set up, licensing, regulatory compliance, and responsible business practices.

Corporate Restructuring: We help you optimize your business structure for growth and efficiency.

Construction: We navigate the complex legal landscape of construction projects, from contract negotiation to dispute resolution.

Consumer & Retail: We guide your expansion into these dynamic markets, ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws, data privacy regulations, intellectual property protection, and e-commerce regulatory frameworks.

Criminal Law: We provide you with strong legal representation support and advisory in criminal matters.

Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity: We ensure your compliance with data privacy regulations and advise on cybersecurity best practices.

Debt Collection: We assist you in collecting your debts across Africa and the Middle East.

Debt Finance: We structure and negotiate debt financing solutions tailored to your business objectives.

Derivatives: We advise on the use of derivative instruments to manage risk and enhance returns.

Economic Substance Regulation Compliance: We ensure your compliance with new regulations requiring economic substance in relevant jurisdictions.

Employment, Compensation & Benefits: We advise on employment laws, structure compensation packages, and ensure compliance with labor regulations.

Energy: We provide specialized legal advice for all aspects of the energy sector.

Entertainment, Media and Arts: We help you navigate the legalities of Intellectual Property, Contracts & Negotiations, Financing & Investment, Corporate & Business Transactions, Digital Media & Technology, Employment & Labour, Regulatory Compliance, Dispute Resolution & Litigation. Whether you're a musician, filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, producer, media house, or entrepreneur, we have the legal expertise to empower your success.

Environment & Climate Change: We advise on environmental regulations, climate change considerations in project development, and strategies for sustainable business practices.

ESG and Sustainability: We help you integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into your business strategy and operations for a more sustainable future.

Financial Restructuring and Insolvency: We assist businesses in navigating financial distress with restructuring solutions and insolvency proceedings.

Financial Services Regulatory: We guide you through the complexities of financial services regulations and ensure compliance.

Fintech: We guide innovative fintech ventures through regulatory frameworks and ensure secure operations.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Reviews: We navigate the FDI review process and advise on strategies for successful investment in Africa and the Middle East.

Immigration: We assist and advise clients on immigration laws, work permits, visas, and mobility support across both regions.

Intellectual Property: We protect your innovations through strategic intellectual property registration, licensing, and enforcement.

International Arbitration: We represent your interests effectively in international arbitration proceedings.

International Trade: We facilitate smooth cross-border trade by guiding you through customs regulations, trade agreements, and international trade finance.

Insurance: We advise on insurance coverage, negotiate insurance policies, and represent you in insurance disputes.

Islamic Finance: We structure Sharia-compliant financing solutions for your business needs.

Legacy & Estate Planning: We assist with wills drafting, trusts, foundations, and power of attorney for a secure future.

Maritime: We ensure smooth sailing for your maritime operations, advising on shipping regulations, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.

Mining & Metals: Our legal expertise assists clients navigate the complexities of the mining sector, assisting with exploration & development, licensing, environmental compliance, and international trade regulations.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): We guide you through all stages of the M&A process, from deal structuring to due diligence and post-merger integration.

Nominee Services: We provide nominee services to facilitate transactions and comply with local regulations in jurisdictions where foreign ownership restrictions exist.

Policy Drafting: We assist you in developing and implementing comprehensive policies tailored to your business needs.

Private Equity: We structure and negotiate private equity investments, conduct due diligence, deal structuring, regulatory compliance, and advise on exit strategies.

Private Wealth & Family Offices: We provide sophisticated legal counsel to high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth preservation, estate planning, and tax structuring.

Procurement: We ensure compliant and cost-effective procurement practices for your business.

Project Development and Finance: We advise on all aspects of project development, from feasibility studies to securing financing and construction.

Property and Real Estate Law: We provide comprehensive legal services for all your real estate needs, from acquisitions and development to leasing and dispute resolution.

Regulatory and Compliance: We ensure your business operates in accordance with all relevant regulations, avoiding unnecessary penalties.

Sports: We provide legal advice on a range of sports-related matters, including athlete contracts, sponsorship & endorsement agreements, intellectual property rights and regulatory compliance.

Sovereigns: We collaborate with governments and state-owned enterprises across Africa and the Middle East, providing legal counsel on infrastructure development projects, public procurement, public-private partnerships, and international trade agreements.

Tax: We develop tax-efficient strategies to minimize your tax liabilities and maximize your financial returns. We also assist with Tax consultancy, Tax advisory, Tax compliance, Tax transactional advisory and structuring, Tax litigation, International Taxation, Tax negotiations and representations, Tax training, Tax Crime Investigations.

Technology Transactions: We advise on complex technology transactions, including software licensing agreements and cloud computing arrangements.

Infrastructure, Transportation & Logistics: We facilitate the development of vital infrastructure projects; advising on project finance, public-private partnerships, procurement, logistics, construction law, and regulatory hurdles.

White Collar/Investigations: We support and advise corporations facing government investigations and white-collar criminal charges.