Bowmans is widely recognised as the pre-eminent African law firm, helping clients navigate the complexities of doing business across the continent. With a strong presence in nine offices across six African countries—including Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Moka, Windhoek, and Swakopmund—Bowmans brings together more than 650 specialist lawyers offering seamless legal solutions across multiple jurisdictions.

As an African firm within a global network, Bowmans combines deep local market knowledge with a global outlook, providing integrated legal services that meet the highest professional standards. The firm is known for its collaborative approach, working as a trusted partner to clients while weaving together legal expertise, commercial insight, and an intuitive understanding of industries to deliver pragmatic solutions.

Bowmans’ practice spans a wide range of sectors and disciplines, including corporate services, mergers and acquisitions, competition, finance, taxation, employment and benefits, dispute resolution, technology, intellectual property, international arbitration, project finance, ESG, environment and climate change, fintech, telecommunications, shipping and commodities, private equity, and oil and gas. The firm also provides specialist advice on government contracting, restructuring, reward advisory, retirement funds, and regulatory compliance.

With an enviable track record, Bowmans has consistently delivered innovative legal strategies on high-value transactions, cross-border matters, and complex disputes, ensuring outcomes that align with clients’ business goals. Its lawyers are also recognised thought leaders, regularly contributing to publications, conferences, and media discussions to share insights on the legal and commercial developments shaping Africa’s future.

Bowmans is deeply committed to supporting both clients and communities, enabling them to unlock opportunities, overcome challenges, and realise the ambitions that will shape Africa’s growth. By knowing the value of tomorrow, Bowmans continues to drive progress as a trusted partner across the continent.