Company News - Mar 07, 2023

Asafo & Co. Hires Leading Private Equity/M&A Partner for London Office

Asafo & Co. is boosting its London office with the recruitment of Weyinmi Popo who joins the team as Managing Partner. The London office hire is evidence of our commitment to build a strong London office and our ability to attract top talent.

Deals - Feb 23, 2023

Asafo & Co. Advises MCP on Investment in Leading Moroccan Pharmaceuticals Group

Asafo & Co. advised Mediterrania Capital Partners (MCP), as leader of a consortium, in signing a strategic investment agreement with Laprophan, a front-runner in the Moroccan pharmaceuticals industry.

Deals - Feb 15, 2023

Asafo & Co. Advises on Landmark Transaction to Develop Major Mining Project in Gabon

Asafo & Co. advised the State of Gabon on negotiating a mining convention to develop the world-class Belinga iron ore project.

Deals - Feb 09, 2023

Asafo & Co. Advises LBOF Securities International in Acquisition of Stake in CGF Bourse

Asafo & Co. advised LBOF Securities International in the acquisition of a stake in CGF Bourse, the leading Dakar-based asset management and brokerage firm.

Deals - Feb 01, 2023

Asafo & Co. Advises Adiwale and I&P in Acquisition of Stake in VoltaCar Rental Services

Asafo & Co. recently advised Adiwale Partners (Adiwale) and Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) in the acquisition of a minority stake in VoltaCar Rental Services (VRS), one of the leaders in independent leasing in West Africa.

Deals - Jan 26, 2023

Asafo & Co. Advises HC Capital Properties in Deal with Kasada Capital Management for Major Real Estate Project in Côte d’Ivoire

Asafo & Co. advised HC Capital Properties (HCCP) on its deal with Kasada Capital Management (Kasada) to develop a dual branded hotel within the largest retail led mixed use development in Côte d'Ivoire.

Deals - Jan 25, 2023

Asafo & Co. Advises 54 Capital on Investment in Ethiopia’s Largest FMCG Platform

Asafo & Co. advised 54 Capital on its $21 million growth capital investment, alongside Norfund, in Ethiopia’s largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) platform SAMANU.

Deals - Jan 18, 2023

Asafo & Co. Advises Lenders on Financing of Malicounda Power Plant

Asafo & Co. advised the African Development Bank (AfDB) (as Lead Arranger), the Opec Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund), the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement (BOAD) on the financing of the 120 MW thermal power plant developed in Malicounda (Senegal).

Company News - Jan 13, 2023

Chambers Names Asafo & Co. Law Firm of the Year for French-speaking Africa

Asafo & Co. is pleased to announce that it has been named Regional Law Firm of the Year: Francophone Africa at the Chambers Africa Awards held on January 12.