The Africa Law Practice International Group (ALPi Group) recently entered the Lusophone market. By opening its newest office in Luanda, Angola, the firm reached a significant milestone. This move represents their first entry into a Portuguese-speaking jurisdiction.
Specifically, the new branch, ALPi Angola, is located in the central Maculusso district of Luanda. The firm partnered with top local legal experts to ensure deep regional knowledge. Additionally, the office remains fully compliant with the Ordem dos Advogados de Angola.
Strategic Significance: Bridging African Markets
This expansion is highly strategic. It allows ALPi Group to offer legal services across Africa’s three major linguistic zones: Anglophone, Francophone, and Lusophone. Consequently, Angola now serves as a vital economic bridge between Southern Africa and global trade routes.
ALPi Angola will focus on several high-growth sectors:
- Energy & Mining: The team provides counsel for oil, gas, and mineral exploration.
- Fintech & Banking: They support the modernization of essential financial services.
- International Trade: The firm advises on transactions under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
- Diplomatic Advisory: Experts assist embassies and foreign investors with market entry.
Leadership Vision for a Pan-African Platform
ALPi Group Chairman Olasupo Shasore SAN emphasized that the move was a deliberate choice. He noted that a presence in Luanda helps the firm capture Africa’s commercial diversity. Furthermore, it allows the group to support regional integration and cross-border investment more effectively.
Similarly, Nana Adjoa Hackman, Managing Partner of ALPi Ghana, highlighted the importance of this step. She stated that the Angola office completes a vital chapter in their continental strategy. Now, the firm sits perfectly at the intersection of Southern Africa and global markets.
Award-Winning Excellence Across the Continent
This launch follows significant industry recognition for the group. For instance, in 2025, ALPi’s Nigerian firm was named Pan-African Business Law Firm of the Year. With the addition of Angola, the group now operates in 11 countries:
- West Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire.
- East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
- Southern Africa: Namibia and Angola.
- Indian Ocean: Mauritius.
As Angola continues to liberalize its economy, it attracts more foreign investment. Therefore, ALPi Group’s presence offers a sophisticated legal bridge for companies looking to expand within the region.
