Having been active in the legal space in Africa for decades, we have first-hand experience of how difficult it is to find trustworthy information on local laws, regulations and practices — and how this can frustrate plans and significantly increase the cost of doing business. Afriwise was born out of our vision to make legal intelligence accessible.
We make African law accessible
At Afriwise, we help organisations, whatever their size, advance their business in Africa and gain a competitive advantage by providing them with business and legal intelligence based on technology and human expertise.
Count on collective knowledge
Afriwise is the result of years of experience and trust building through close collaboration with firms across Africa, to give you easy and instant access to the expertise and know-how you need about local markets on the continent. Our collaboration with over 180 law firms on the continent is further testimony of our team’s deep links within Africa.
Meet the founder
Founded and grown by Steven De Backer; Afriwise has a unique mix of seasoned experts, including lawyers and legally trained professionals. No matter what your interest in Africa is, we understand your business needs.
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In partnership with Africa’s top law firms
The premium content on the platform is compiled and maintained in collaboration with Africa’s finest lawyers. We have partnered up with over 180 of the leading law firms in Africa, each one of them being a tried-and-tested firm, vetted by Afriwise.
The Afriwise approach
At the heart of the design of our solutions is a focus towards meeting our subscribers' current and future needs. Afriwise is built to grow with them: our platform and solutions are tailored for their needs, at every stage of their (corporate) lifecycle. This is why Afriwise subscribers are offered a free underlying service to request clarifications, suggest new questions and ask for introductions.
We are proactive hands-on and fast in our service rendering. We are always in close contact with our clients, so that we can keep our legal solutions relevant in solving their daily problems, cost-effectively and accurately.
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See how Afriwise can help you solve your legal and regulatory challenges across Africa.