Covington

Covington is a pre-eminent international law firm with more than 1,600 attorneys and advisors. From our offices in Johannesburg, Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt, London, New York, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, and Washington, we practice as one firm. We hold closely to core values that start with a deep commitment to our clients, the quality of our work on their behalf, and a constant emphasis on teamwork among our lawyers and other professionals.
For more than 100 years, Covington has been a recognised international leader in representing sophisticated clients in highly regulated and specialised businesses in disputes, transactions, public policy, and regulatory affairs. In an increasingly regulated world, we have an exceptional ability to navigate clients through their most complex business problems, deals, and disputes. We are known for the high quality of our work, in-depth knowledge of key industries, sophistication in complex corporate, regulatory, advisory, and contentious matters, deep loyalty to clients, and commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards.
Covington’s Africa practice has unparalleled experience working with companies across sectors, helping them navigate the risks of Africa and achieve their business objectives on the continent. Our team includes attorneys and advisors with experience working internationally at senior levels of government and an ability to craft successful outcomes and practical solutions to the most demanding policy, legal, and regulatory challenges. Our Johannesburg office also provides on-the-ground resources for clients in the region and abroad.