The Journey So Far | Audrey Alevina and Scott Cowan

In the latest episode of the Africa Legal Podcast, Scott Cowan interviews Audrey Alevina, the founding partner of Alevina and Partners, a law firm which started in Gabon and has now extended internationally through Dubai. In their conversation, Audrey shares her experiences of founding her law firm, overcoming obstacles in the male-dominated legal sector, and expanding into asset management with Dhow Advisory, an asset management business based in London and the United Arab Emirates. Audrey emphasises the importance of authenticity, resilience and leveraging mentorship in her career journey. She also points out the need to adapt to changes in Africa's legal sector. Audrey says her firm's focus on innovative legal services and legal structuring has helped her stand out and grow strategically. As African legal markets evolve, Audrey encourages aspiring lawyers to think out of the box and develop a bold strategy. Success, she believes, lies not just in legal knowledge but also in deeply understanding the nuances of the socio-political and economic climate of their region.