Founders often assume the exit process is about one thing: valuation. But buyers rarely discount because they dislike the product or the market. They discount when they can’t see the business clearly enough to trust what they’re buying – and when they find surprises mid-diligence, they don’t just adjust the price. They slow down, add […]
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If you run legal or compliance at subsidiary or regional level in Africa, you’ll recognise this pattern: Global sends policies. Local law demands changes. The business wants speed. Procurement wants cost control. And Legal becomes the place where everything lands when nobody else owns it. That’s not incompetence – it’s the country stack problem. Each
Multinational subsidiaries across Africa share a common structural problem. The regional legal team is expected to handle local compliance, contracts, employment matters, regulatory engagement, and escalations – with a headcount and budget that reflects neither the complexity nor the volume of what is being asked of them. The result is a function that is permanently
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Founders preparing for an exit frequently arrive at the valuation conversation with a clear view of what the business is worth: the revenue trajectory, the customer quality, the market position, the product. What they encounter instead is an offer that reflects something different – a price that appears to discount everything they believe they’ve built.
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Most African subsidiaries hear the same message: “Follow global, move fast, spend less.”That’s hard when policies live in SharePoint, templates differ by country, and Legal is juggling people issues, disputes, and urgent deals.Here’s a 90‑day playbook any regional or subsidiary GC can run – without waiting for a global re‑org. Days 1–15: Get the X‑RayFind
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Founders often think “exit-ready” equals “we spun up a data room.” In reality, buyers price certainty above all – and certainty is built long before diligence starts. The fastest way to a clean deal (and a higher headline price that actually converts to cash) is to fix what breaks deals long before an LOI lands.
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Every African GC I speak to is being asked to “do more with less.” It’s counterintuitive, but budget isn’t the true constraint – fragmentation is. Global policies live in SharePoint while local teams often rebuild from scratch. Procurement can’t see performance, and executives experience Legal as a bottleneck precisely when the business most needs cross-border
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As businesses grow, so do their legal complexities. From managing a growing number of contracts to ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance, the need for dedicated legal expertise becomes undeniable. Companies must also safeguard their intellectual property, mitigate operational risks, and address employment-related matters. These legal considerations, if left unaddressed, can hinder growth or expose the business
Business rescue describes a process where directors of underperforming businesses are provided with assistance to allow their businesses to find their feet and develop strategies to re-establish their solvency. Let’s find out when it might be time to consider business rescue for your enterprise, as well as the possible benefits of this step. Financial Distress
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