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Empowering Global Leadership,
Shaping the Future

we create actionable pathways for cross-sector collaboration, offering unparalleled access to influential decision-makers and thought leaders from around the world.

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Empowering Global Leadership,
Shaping the Future

we create actionable pathways for cross-sector collaboration, offering unparalleled access to influential decision-makers and thought leaders from around the world.

Join Kinnect

Explore the SUPERPOWER Summit

BCF Superpower Summit

Our flagship leadership summit for Africa’s legal community.

Corporate Membership

Join a Global Network of Leading Firms & Institutions

Kinnect Community

A community for emerging leaders, women+, and future-focused legal professionals.

Training Academy

World-class Training, Certifications & Career Growth

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Insightful Reports & Industry Research for Informed Strategy

GCF Foundation

Driving access, opportunity, and community impact.

Where counsel leads, equality follows. Uniting the global legal profession to set new standards.

Membership is by invitation only and is extended to individuals who
demonstrate a commitment to driving positive change in their respective fields.

BCF Superpower Summit 2026

Experience the continent’s most influential legal leadership convening.
A gathering designed to advance professional excellence, celebrate innovation, and shape the future of the legal profession.

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CLIENT STORIES

Slaughter & May

A leading international law firm, recognised for our exceptional legal service and our commitment to clients.

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We couldn't be more delighted to strengthen our partnership with the Black Counsel Forum (BCF) by returning as headline sponsors for another remarkable year. The BCF offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and networking, and personally, I'm eagerly anticipating this year's conference.

Lorna Nsoatabe

Partner, Slaughter and May

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CLIENT STORIES

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Connected legal advice across 33 offices, with top-tier M&A, real estate, finance, litigation & corporate risk practices.

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2/3

We are delighted to sponsor the Black Counsel Forum (BCF). We have witnessed the positive impact that BCF has made in empowering Black legal talent throughout the UK, and we are looking forward to working together to advance this shared mission

Segun Osuntokun

Global Managing Partner of BCLP

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CLIENT STORIES

A&O Shearman

Provides market-leading companies, investment funds and financial institutions with top-tier corporate and M&A advice in every jurisdiction

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At A&O Shearman , we recognise that the bedrock of a just and equitable legal system is not only found in the laws we uphold but also in the diversity of those who practice them. We are proud to sponsor Black Counsel Forum 2024, which underscores our commitment to nurturing a thriving community of Black lawyers within our firm. We believe that by investing in the career progression of Black lawyers, we are fostering an environment where talent thrives, perspectives are broadened, and representation is meaningful.

Angela Clist

Head of Advanced Delivery - Legal Services (ADL)