White & Case Promotes Four African Lawyers To Global Partnership

White & Case Promotes Four African Lawyers to Global Partnership

Theprominent international law firm White & Case has promoted four African lawyers—Mahmoud Ezz (Cairo), Sandile Mathebula (Johannesburg), Lulama Selele (Johannesburg), and Tolu Obamuroh (Paris)—to its global partnership, effective 1 January 2026. They are part of a broader class of 45 new partners, reflecting the firm’s commitment to developing cross-border legal leaders and investing in African talent.

Key Details of the Promotions:

• Mahmoud Ezz (Cairo): Focuses on M&A, capital markets, and corporate law.
• Sandile Mathebula (Johannesburg): Specializes in M&A, private equity, and mining & metals.
• Lulama Selele (Johannesburg): Recognized for her contributions to the firm’s African practice.
• Tolu Obamuroh (Paris): Handles high-stakes international arbitration, particularly in energy, infrastructure, and construction disputes.

The promotions highlight White & Case’s long-standing presence in Africa, where the firm has operated for over 40 years, and its dedication to developing diverse, globally minded partners capable of advising clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions and disputes.

These appointments reinforce the firm’s strategy to strengthen its African practice and ensure clients benefit from top-tier expertise across key sectors and jurisdictions.

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