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Macky O’Sullivan is a Partner in our Corporate, Finance and Investments practice. He advises clients on a broad range of investment funds, technology and venture capital matters. Macky is co-head of the firm’s Africa practice and has extensive experience advising clients on transactions in Africa. Macky has been recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Euromoney Expert Guides and Who's Who Legal. Macky was recently recognized by Law360 as a Rising Star in Fintech in their annual list of top legal talent under the age of 40. He was the recipient of the Rising Star - Lawyer of the Year Award at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2020 and was named “Rising Star - Private Practice” by Legal Week at the Middle East Legal Awards 2020. He was also the recipient of the Rising Star in Professional Services Award at the Black British Business Awards 2019. Additionally, Macky has been recognized by Yahoo Finance and EMpower as a Future Leader on the annual Future Leaders list (2021). Prior to joining King & Spalding, Macky worked in the corporate department of a magic circle law firm and spent a period on secondment with London Stock Exchange listed hedge fund Man Group plc. Macky also worked in the UK House of Lords for Rt. Hon Baroness Scotland of Asthal QC (Commonwealth Secretary-General and former UK Attorney General). He holds a Master of Science (MSc.) in Intellectual Property Law from Oxford University and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the London School of Economics.
