This year, six Asafo & Co. lawyers have been named among the 100 most active practitioners, firmly cementing the firm’s position at the top of the African legal market, including Pascal Agboyibor who secured the #1 spot in the ranking for the fourth consecutive year.
Now in its ninth edition, the 100 Legal Powerlist identifies lawyers who have distinguished themselves through exceptional skill, influence, and contributions to landmark transactions and transformative projects. Editors evaluate nominees based on the scale and complexity of matters advised on over the past year, the financial stakes involved, the diversity of jurisdictions covered, and projects of significant socioeconomic impact.
The Asafo & Co. lawyers recognized in the Powerlist exemplify the firm’s formidable expertise, diverse capabilities, and unwavering commitment to delivering innovative legal solutions in Africa’s rapidly evolving markets.
The Asafo & Co. lawyers included in the 100 Legal Powerlist 2025 are:
Pascal Agboyibor – Strategic Advice, Critical Minerals and Extractive Industries, Energy, Infrastructure and Capital Markets
Emmanuel Avramesco – Dispute Resolution
Bob Bastos – Project Development, Project Finance, Strategic Advice to Sovereigns, Critical Minerals and Extractive Industries, Energy, Infrastructure
Benoît Diouf – Banking & Finance, Capital Markets
Louis Dubois – Project Development & PPP, Energy, Infrastructure
Patrick Larrivé – M&A, Private Equity, Funds and Venture Capital
“We are honored by this recognition,” said Pascal Agboyibor. “Our firm’s position in the 100 Legal Powerlist, and the consistent recognition of the Asafo & Co. brand in the market, reflect a truly collective achievement. This success is driven not only by those individually highlighted in this ranking, but also by the many talented professionals whose dedication and support underpin our work, including those who skillfully manage significant client matters. Together, they form the foundation of our ongoing excellence.”
Asafo & Co. extends its gratitude to its clients, colleagues, and partners, whose confidence and collaboration continue to drive the firm’s success as it continues to contribute to transformative projects that are reshaping Africa’s economic landscape.