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Bowmans: Many capabilities, one purpose. Many voices, one firm.

10 June 2026

Across Africa’s cities and communities, in boardrooms and courtrooms, we are one firm rooted in the continent we proudly call home.

From Nairobi to Windhoek, Johannesburg to Lusaka, Port Louis to Durban and Dar es Salaam to Cape Town, we walk beside our clients as they navigate Africa’s unique environments and extraordinary potential.

Clients trust us to deliver solutions that cross borders, safeguard what matters most, and enable growth.

We bring clarity where there is complexity, confidence where there is uncertainty, and counsel that lasts.

Today, that trust continues to guide us as we support Africa’s most vital industries and shape a future built by Africans, for Africa.

In energy, we turn potential into progress, lighting homes, powering industries, and securing Africa’s place in the just transition.

In mining and metals, we ensure our resources create lasting value for communities today and for generations to come.

In banking and insurance, we facilitate investment and protect the interests of business and people alike.

We lay the legal foundations for infrastructure that connects us to our future.

In private capital, we stand with visionaries, structuring deals that turn possibility into progress.

In technology, we help to rewrite Africa’s story through code, connectivity, and creativity.

Every day, we see Africa’s future unfolding. Vibrant, dynamic, alive with promise. 

We know its challenges, but we also see its opportunities.

Our strength lies in our diversity. Many capabilities, one purpose.  Many voices, one firm.

That’s the value of knowing.

Authors

Alan-Keep

Alan Keep

Managing Partner

Allen Leuta

Partner, Head of Banking and Finance
Beate-Loch

Beate Loch

Partner
Charles-Young

Charles Young

Head of Mining
Ezra-Davids

Ezra Davids

Chairman and Senior Partner
Gilles-Athaw

Gilles Athaw

Partner

John Syekei

Head of IP and Technology and Partner

Joshua Mwamulima

Partner

Lerato Thahane

Partner
Lusanda-Raphulu

Lusanda Raphulu

Head of Dispute Resolution
Michael-Strain

Michael Strain

Managing Partner, Tanzania
Naqeeba-Hassan

Naqeeba Hassan

Partner

Paras Shah

Managing Partner, Kenya
Tammy-Beira

Tammy Beira

Talent and Business Development Partner

Tholinhlanhla Gcabashe

Head of Corporate M&A