Parsons, a new Africa-focused global law firm, has officially launched with offices in London, the United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria.
The firm is positioned to advise corporations, financial institutions, sponsors and government entities on complex, cross-border legal matters, with a particular focus on transactions involving African markets and their intersection with global capital and commercial flows.
Founded by senior lawyers Dr Gabriel Onagoruwa and Gregory Kahn, Parsons brings together a close-knit team of experienced professionals with deep roots across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). United by a shared purpose and diverse international credentials, the Parsons team is focused on delivering clear, commercial and culturally grounded legal advice on complex, cross-border matters involving Africa.
“At Parsons, we see Africa not as a frontier, but as a core part of the global economy. We are here to partner with clients who share that vision,” said Dr Gabriel Onagoruwa, Founding Partner. “Our firm combines international legal excellence with a lived understanding of African markets. Whether a deal is flowing into Africa or originating from it, we’re here to support it with insight, precision and purpose.”
Dr Onagoruwa is a UK and Nigeria-qualified corporate and finance lawyer who has advised on transactions exceeding US$50 billion in value. A former partner and Global Finance Chair at Olaniwun Ajayi (UK) LLP London and a White & Case London alum, he holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Scholar. Joining as partner is Gregory Kahn, who will lead the firm’s Middle East practice. Kahn brings extensive experience in asset and structured finance across aviation, shipping, and infrastructure. A former partner at Dentons, he has advised on transactions involving multiple African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions.
Kahn said: “Our clients are increasingly involved in deals that cross from Europe into Africa or from the Gulf into Africa. Parsons is built to support that kind of work with practical, business-focused legal advice.”
Parsons will continue to grow its footprint, with expansion into key African markets such as Kenya, Ghana and countries in the OHADA region under consideration. The firm’s goal is to offer seamless legal support for Africa-related transactions, whether led by African institutions or global investors.
Parsons is an international law firm advising clients on high-stake transactions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With offices in London, the UAE, and Nigeria, the firm offers strategic, practical legal advice on matters with African relevance. From complex financings and investments to infrastructure, energy and regulatory matters.
The firm is led by a team of senior lawyers who blend global legal training with deep regional knowledge, making it a trusted partner for clients engaged in Africa’s growth story.