Parsons Launches as Africa’s Premier Global Law Firm With Offices in London, UAE and Nigeria
The international law firm Parsons has officially launched with offices in London, the United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria. Parsons, a new Africa-focused global law 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 firm is committed to delivering clear, commercial, and culturally grounded legal advice on high-value, cross-border matters related to Africa.
Dr Gabriel Onagoruwa, Founding Partner, said,
“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. 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.”
A UK and Nigeria-qualified corporate and finance lawyer, Dr Onagoruwa has advised on transactions exceeding US$50 billion. He previously served as a partner and Global Finance Chair at Olaniwun Ajayi (UK) LLP London and is an alum of White & Case London. 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.
Gregory Kahn added,
“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 plans to expand into additional key African markets such as Kenya, Ghana, and countries within the OHADA region, with the goal of offering seamless legal support for Africa-related transactions, whether led by African institutions or global investors.
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