Herbert Smith closes in on African launch in Guinea

Herbert Smith is expected to make a decision on whether it establishes a footprint in Africa by the end of next month, with the Republic of Guinea emerging as a strong contender for an office launch.

The Lawyer reported late last year (7 December 2011) that Herbert Smith was mulling an office launch in sub-Saharan Africa, in countries such as Ghana and South Africa.

But in the past few weeks multiple sources in and around Herbert Smith said Guinea has been discussed as a likely office location.

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