Strand Hanson | Emerging Markets

Our African presence is managed by Warren Pearce, a South African national who has worked at Strand Hanson since February 2000.

Benefits of local presence:

Up-to-date, relevant in country knowledge

Key relationships with local market participants

On the ground presence leading to identification of high growth opportunities

Flexible approach enabling co-investment alongside established players

Since the establishment of our African office in November 2008, we are proud to have advised on transactions in 28 African countries, and to have made direct investments in over a dozen African countries.

c.£1bn

Valuation of clients and investee companies with operations in Africa as at 30 April 2024

28

African countries in which Strand Hanson has either advised clients or directly invested

Strand Hanson has a unique presence in Africa, being the only one of its peer group to have a dedicated office on the continent. The African office was established in late 2008 in anticipation of the booming interest in Africa, in particular in commodities and agriculture.