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Africa Legal Joins African Energy Week 2025 as Media Partner, Elevating Legal Voices in Africa’s Energy Transition
Africa Legal is proud to announce its role as an official media partner for African Energy Week 2025, the continent’s leading energy event, in Cape Town from 29 September to 3 October.
At a time of historic transition—from fossil fuel divestments to a growing push for renewables—the legal community has emerged as a critical driver of sustainable, scalable growth. Africa Energy Week (AEW) will convene government leaders, global investors, major industry players, and innovators to shape the continent’s energy future.
“Africa Legal is proud to partner with AEW 2025 to spotlight the essential role of lawyers, general counsel, and legal frameworks in Africa’s energy future,” said Scott Cowan, CEO and Co-Founder of Africa Legal. “Legal insight doesn’t just follow investment — it shapes it. From cross-border acquisitions to local content policy and ESG compliance, legal professionals are foundational to every energy milestone on the continent.”
AEW is the African Energy Chamber’s annual event, first held in 2021 with a mission to make energy poverty history by 2030. It includes panel discussions, investor forums, industry summits and one-on-one meeting opportunities, and drives the discussions that will reshape the trajectory of the continent's energy development.
Africa Legal is galvanising a pan-African legal community, says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “This partnership amplifies their mission. We’ve built an African-led dialogue where legal and policy voices are central to investment and reform. Together, we’re writing the next chapter of Africa’s energy story—and making history again in 2025.”
Legal Leadership at the Centre of Energy Dialogue
This year’s AEW theme, “Invest in African Energies: Positioning Africa as the Global Energy Champion,” reflects the continent’s ambition to lead from the front. As the industry navigates increasingly complex regulatory, environmental, and commercial landscapes, the role of informed, agile legal counsel has never been more essential.
Through high-level interviews, expert commentary, and on-the-ground engagement, Africa Legal will ensure that legal stakeholders are not only visible — but actively shaping the conversation around Africa’s energy transition.
About Africa Legal
Africa Legal is the leading platform for legal professionals across Africa, providing cutting-edge digital content, news, professional development, and strategic insights. With a rapidly expanding network, Africa Legal connects legal expertise with real-world opportunity—supporting the lawyers shaping the continent’s future.
About Africa Energy Week
Africa Energy Week (AEW), hosted by the African Energy Chamber, is Africa’s premier event for energy policy, investment, and industry strategy. AEW 2025 will gather over 5,000 delegates from around the world to engage in deal-making, partnership building, and forward-looking dialogue across the energy value chain. To register for AEW please click here and use discount code AA25EB01