Parsons Launches as Africa’s Premier Global Law Firm With Offices in London, UAE and Nigeria
Parsons Launches as Africa’s Premier Global Law Firm With Offices in London, UAE and Nigeria
The international law firm Parsons has officially launched with offices in London, the United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria. Parsons, a new Africa-focused global law firm, is positioned to advise corporations, financial institutions, sponsors, and government entities on complex, cross-border legal matters, with a particular focus on transactions involving African markets and their intersection with global capital and commercial flows.
Founded by senior lawyers Dr Gabriel Onagoruwa and Gregory Kahn, Parsons brings together a close-knit team of experienced professionals with deep roots across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). United by a shared purpose and diverse international credentials, the firm is committed to delivering clear, commercial, and culturally grounded legal advice on high-value, cross-border matters related to Africa.
Dr Gabriel Onagoruwa, Founding Partner, said,
A UK and Nigeria-qualified corporate and finance lawyer, Dr Onagoruwa has advised on transactions exceeding US$50 billion. He previously served as a partner and Global Finance Chair at Olaniwun Ajayi (UK) LLP London and is an alum of White & Case London. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Scholar.
Joining as Partner is Gregory Kahn, who will lead the firm’s Middle East practice. Kahn brings extensive experience in asset and structured finance across aviation, shipping, and infrastructure. A former partner at Dentons, he has advised on transactions involving multiple African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions.
Gregory Kahn added,
Parsons plans to expand into additional key African markets such as Kenya, Ghana, and countries within the OHADA region, with the goal of offering seamless legal support for Africa-related transactions, whether led by African institutions or global investors.
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