Our Corporate M&A expertise is complemented by Collins Newman & Co's extensive tax, capital markets, private equity, banking and competition experience in each of our markets. Through their established relationships with regulators and government agencies, Collins Newman & Co bring a deep understanding of local practice in Africa's key sectors and industries enabling them to support clients in a wide variety of transactional M&A matters. Collins Newman & Co has detailed knowledge of local practices concerning licensing, permits, regulatory supervision, local shareholder participation requirements and cross-border due diligence in sectors as diverse as energy, mining, telecoms, fast-moving consumer goods and agribusiness. We act as local and lead counsel for international law firms, emerging market multinationals, and private equity investors, regularly advising on: