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Slaughter and May’s Strategy in AfricaPLEA5e
Andrew Balfour, Slaughter and May
Ngozie Azu, Slaughter and May
Fiona Magona, MMAKS Advocates18 November 2016
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Our international strategy
• Co-operating with the leading local independent law firms to deliver the best possible
advice for our clients
• Working flexibly to suit the client’s project and operating style
• Fostering close, non-exclusive relationships with trusted local firms through training,
secondments and regular visits
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Our established
initiatives
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Our established initiatives
• PLEASe
• EXPLORE
• Know-how and training packs
• E-Support helpline
• Knowledge on Demand
• CONNECT Africa
• ASK
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EXPLOREOur three week secondment programme
• Aimed at senior lawyers – ‘rising
stars’
• Full agenda of training, cultural and
social programme
• No transactional work
• The 2016 programme hosted 23
lawyers from across 12 jurisdictions
• Will be repeated in Spring 2017 5
The EXPLORE programme was a great experience. I had the opportunity to network and build professional relationships with Slaughter and May”
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Know-how and Training PacksSharing our experience
• Each video has a particular practice
or soft skill focus
• Includes guidance notes and case
studies
• Sent by email every two months
• Previous topics include
• Acquisition finance
• Legal opinions
• Cyber security awareness6
On behalf of the entire team, we thank you for the legal training (and other ) packs that we have been receiving”
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Know-how and Training PacksRecent topics
• Adapting LMA documentation for
emerging markets’ financings
• Introduction to Employment law
• An introduction to Merger Control in
the European Union
• BREXIT – what happens if Britain
leaves the EU
• Crucial patent issues – a whole new
game in Europe
• Introduction to Copyright
• Construction and Operations &
Maintenance Arrangements in Power
Projects
• Cyber Security Awareness
• Deferred Prosecution Agreements
• Introduction to Private Equity
Transactions
• Legal Knowledge Management
• Data Protection: International
Compliance
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Know-how and Training Packs
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E-Support HelplineA free helpline service
• Ask any commercial or legal
questions with which you would like
our assistance
• Covering our usual practice areas
• No names basis
• Views on European / UK cross border
practice, sample wording and informal ad hoc
support
• Email:
• Support is for general information only and is
not intended to be legal advice
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Knowledge on DemandBuild your own knowledge system
• Comprises three key elements:
• IT component
• Taxonomy required for storage
and retrieval of information
• The precedents, standard form
documents, legal opinions and
guidance notes
• Three practice areas: Corporate, Financing
and Dispute Resolution
• Example documents include: MBO equity
term sheet, joint venture shareholder’s
agreement, and standard share purchase
agreement
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Connect AfricaOur mentoring programme
• An international, cross-organisational mentoring programme
• Aims to facilitate professional development, encourage knowledge sharing
and strengthen relationships
• Mentors and mentees commit to engaging with each other for 12 months
• Replicates our in-house mentoring programme
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ASK ProgrammeAssessment, Support and Knowledge transfer
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Leadership and risk management
• Planning for the future
• Governance
• KYC/AML/Sanctions
Marketing
• Business development
• Pitching
• CRM
• Marketing strategy
HR
• Remuneration & rewarding
• Learning & development
• Recruitment, retention and promotion
IT
• Cybersecurity
• Building and managing an IT ecosystem
• Client expectations
Finance
• Billing and costs
• Budgeting
• Payroll management
• Invoicing
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Positive feedback
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“It was great to have the opportunity to speak to top professionals from a great law firm. The discussions have provided us with a lot of insight and were immensely helpful. There are significant changes we will make based on the responses you provided.”Isabel Boaten, Partner at AB & David, Ghana
“It was a real delight meeting with you and everyone else you were able to put together for us to have such meaningful conversations. We thank you profoundly.”Brian Kaggwa, Senior Partner at Impala Legal, Uganda
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Our new initiatives
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Africa Essay Prize For the next generation
• Students studying at EU university institutions are asked to submit a 1,000
word essay on one of two questions
• Deadline 9 January 2017
• Essays are ‘blind judged’ by a panel of independent judges
• Chance to win a cash prize and the opportunity to gain work experience at
Slaughter and May
• Visit www.slaughterandmay.com/Africa-essay-prize
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PLEASePractical and Legal Exchange, African Symposium
• Leading law firms from across Africa,
and Europe
• Multinational clients with a footprint
in Africa
• Previous topics include successful pitching
and procurement, and syndicated loan
agreements
• PLEASE London - 2017
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The topics were extremely relevant to lawyers seeking to grow in international law practice, which is an area… all law firms should be thinking of.”
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The Leadership Forum
Programme for senior partners from leading firms in developing countries
Open to all PLEASe attendees but limited spaces
8 November 2017
What?
Who?
When?
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Lead
Partner management
Personal impact
Human Resources
TechnologyMarketing
Finance
Strategy
Structured conversations on
management issues
Safe space to discuss ideas
Insight into how Slaughters
operates its business
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The Leadership ForumOur Programme for Senior Partners
• Focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing Senior Partners
managing law firms
• Builds on the ASK programme
• Topics to include marketing, finance, technology, HR and strategy issues
• 8 November 2017, London
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© Slaughter and May, 2015
This material is for general information only and is not intended to provide legal advice.
For further information, please speak to your usual Slaughter and May contact.
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