2026: How will Côte d'Ivoire's energy boom serve its industry? Côte d'Ivoire enters 2026 as West Africa's energy powerhouse, and a net exporter to several neighbouring nations, yet questions and challenges remain for local industry. Foucaud Jaulin and Pierre-Benoît Drancourt of CMS examine the current situation and future outlook for Ivorian industry
CMS South Africa promotes rising banking and finance star Karabo Kanapi to senior associate CMS South Africa is a leading commercial law firm based in Johannesburg, part of future-facing global firm CMS, with more than 90 offices in 50-plus countries. It has promoted talented banking and finance lawyer Karabo Kanapi to Senior Associate.
South Africa: How the new King V Report on Corporate Governance will reshape corporate strategy in 2026 Now in effect, the new King V Report is more than an update to South Africa’s corporate governance code, it’s a fundamental rewrite of the corporate playbook. Sihle Bulose and Lebogang Molebale, Directors of Corporate and Commercial at CMS South Africa, dissect how King V will compel strategic transformation across the next 12 months
CMS Kenya bolsters partnership with the addition of Zeus Ombeva and Jacinta Ngumo Established in 1899, CMS Kenya | Daly Inamdar Advocates is the oldest law firm in East Africa. Now it is looking to the future with the recent elevation of disputes lawyer Zeus Ombeva and corporate commercial expert Jacinta Ngumo to its partnership
Next-gen growth, professional and personal Modern lawyers need more than just legal expertise to best help clients in a fast-moving world; soft skills are also crucial. Kevin Kwasa and Rossana de Oliveira shared what they learned at the CMS Africa Academy.
Opening doors to great opportunities Leading Mozambican lawyer Pedro Couto has been appointed the new chairman of CMS Africa. He discusses the evolution of legal practice and why he’s a true believer in Africa’s exciting future
Attitude is everything From AI to climate change, ESG to talent retention, lawyers face a rapidly evolving world full of fresh challenges. Johanne Hague and Medina Torabally believe that, for those with the right attitude, opportunities can be limitless.
Mauritius firm partners with CMS for growth The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is a robust international financial centre and ideal launch-pad for investment into Africa or Asia. Johanne Hague spoke with Craig Sisterson about client-guided growth and her firm’s partnership with global legal organisation CMS.
CMS signs with Maputo-based firm CGA Global giant CMS recently announced the addition of a Mozambican firm to their stable. Couto, Graça e Associados Limitada (CGA), based in Maputo, will be known as “Couto, Graça e Associados, lda – member of CMS.”
Law, Tax, Future with CMS Africa In this podcast, Hugo Coetzee, chairman of the Africa practice at CMS, chats to Africa Legal, about the premier law firm’s prospects in Africa.
