Building the Frameworks for Fair Markets
Strong, effective, and transparent institutions are the bedrock of thriving, competitive economies. At Lex Economicus, we partner directly with the architects of Africa’s economic future: governments, regional bodies, and regulatory authorities. We move beyond traditional advisory to become embedded collaborators in the mission to design, reform, and strengthen the institutions that govern markets.
Our support is rooted in the understanding that robust regulation requires more than just well-written laws—it demands practical tools, skilled enforcers, and adaptive strategies. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with our public sector clients to build enduring institutional capacity, turning policy ambitions into operational reality and ensuring regulatory frameworks are not only sound in theory but also effective in practice.
Our scope of services
Legislative & Regulatory Drafting
We draft foundational and subsidiary legislation, detailed regulations, procedural rules, practical enforcement manuals, and step-by-step toolkits—transforming policy objectives into clear, enforceable, and legally sound instruments.
Market Studies & Competition Assessments
We conduct in-depth, evidence-based market studies and sectoral competition assessments to diagnose market failures, identify anti-competitive structures or conduct, and provide a factual basis for targeted regulatory intervention or reform.
Investigation support, enforcement strategies, and remedies monitoring
We provide end-to-end support for enforcement actions, from case screening and investigation planning to designing effective remedies and monitoring compliance. We help develop prioritized, risk-based enforcement strategies that maximize deterrence and impact.
Policy and strategy formulation
We assist in the development of forward-looking competition policy, national digital economy strategies, consumer protection agendas, and integrated regulatory roadmaps that align with broader national and regional economic goals.
Regulatory gap assessment
We perform systematic reviews of existing legal and institutional frameworks to identify gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies, providing clear recommendations to enhance regulatory coherence, effectiveness, and responsiveness to new market developments.
Why Choose Lex Economicus
Proven African Legislative Expertise
Our Principal Partner has directly drafted national competition and consumer protection laws for multiple African nations, bringing firsthand, practical experience in what makes legislation work on the ground.
From Design to Implementation
We support the entire regulatory lifecycle. We don’t just help write the rules; we help build the institutional muscle to implement, enforce, and evolve them effectively.
Deep Understanding of Regulatory Realities
Our advisory is grounded in a practical understanding of the operational, political, and resource constraints facing public institutions, ensuring our solutions are pragmatic and sustainable.
why choose us
Years of Experience
Trusted Partnership
Experienced Team
Initial 'no-obligations' Consultation
Years of combined team experience
Our team brings decades of seasoned insight, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record of excellence, delivering thoughtful, strategic, and reliable legal solutions to even the most complex regulatory and commercial challenges.