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ENS is described as Africa's largest law firm, with over 600 specialist practitioners and reach across the African continent.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

ENS (ENSafrica) is a law firm that, according to its own about-us page, has over 600 specialist practitioners and is described as Africa's largest law firm, with the capacity to deliver across all major industries and the African continent. The firm states it has practitioners qualified to practise English law and French law and extensive experience in the OHADA legal codes used in West and Central Africa, and that it is recognised by ranking agencies including Chambers Global Guide, Legal 500 EMEA Guide, IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate Guide and International Tax Review's World Tax Guide, as well as by the African Legal Awards. Its homepage presents the tagline "WE THRIVE ON INGENUITY" and cites Chambers Global Guide praise for its "impressive reach across the African continent" and for being "in a class of their own" in depth and breadth of coverage and reach.

History

ENS states on its about-us page that it has more than 200 years' experience. The firm describes itself as having over 600 specialist practitioners and as Africa's largest law firm, with the capacity to deliver on business requirements across all major industries and the African continent. It states that it has developed a large knowledge base of resources and a deep understanding of local nuances and ways of doing business, with practical experience working on the ground and direct access to professional contacts across the continent. ENS also states that it has practitioners qualified to practise English law and French law and extensive experience in the OHADA legal codes used in West and Central Africa.

Products and positioning

Africa-focused law firm emphasising continental reach, depth of coverage and innovative legal solutions.

Recent events

  • Reported

    ENSafrica expands WSG membership across five African jurisdictions[3]

    ENSafrica expanded its membership in World Services Group to include Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and Uganda, in addition to South Africa and Mauritius.

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