PLEASe 2026

5 - 7 February 2026

A welcome from David Watkins, Chairman, Africa Practice Group

We are delighted to invite you to our thirteenth Practical and Legal Exchange African Symposium (PLEASe) to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa from 5 to 7 February 2026.

For over a decade, senior representatives of Africa’s leading independent law firms have gathered at PLEASe to share legal, transactional, and commercial expertise and experience. PLEASe provides us with a forum to discuss the growing needs of African corporates, governments, and international businesses in Africa, as well an opportunity to discuss important elements of law firm management.

A number of multinational corporations with business interests in Africa have participated in PLEASe over the years and we look forward to welcoming them again this year.

This microsite provides key information about PLEASe 2026. To learn more about the programme, excursion, venue, and visa and travel information, please visit the side bar to the right of the page. Should you have any questions about the event please email our key contacts listed below.

An outline programme and details of our speakers will be available in due course.

We are very much looking forward to seeing you in Cape Town in February!