The Third India-Africa Summit in Delhi on October 29-30, 2015, with invitations sent to 54 heads of State, was a reminder of India‘s strategic interests in Africa, and highlighted the Indian government‘s renewed priorities on the African continent. As India‘s investments in the region expand, a clear understanding of the legal environment is necessary. The majority of jurisdictions in North, Central and West Africa tend to follow a civil law system – thus distinct from the Common Law known in India, and in most English-speaking countries of Africa. It is also critical for Indian investors to build reasonable expectations as to the mechanisms available to address potential disputes with their local partners, or with host States. Dispute resolution clauses, in particular, will need specific attention.