Africa - Page 2
Lalive and Boies Schiller secure $109m arbitration award against Tanzania
Tanzania loses ICSID minining arbitration as tribunal finds expropriation claims proven
IBA Human Rights Institute condemns Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
Leading human rights body joins US president and others in criticising harsh new law that could see people face death penalty for consensual same-sex acts
The Global Legal Post launches international comparative guide to Family Asset Protection
Edited by Marcus Dearle, online resource explores how key jurisdictions approach divorce, finance and the media
‘Every reason for optimism’ – new Law Over Borders guide charts arbitration’s growing popularity across the world
Practical online comparative Global Legal Post guide is co-edited by Three Crowns partners Carmen Martinez Lopez and Liz Snodgrass
Allen & Overy elevates 36 to partnership
Proportion of women in latest round rises to 42% from 36% last year as overall number of promotions dips
US and UK retain top spots in global IP index amid claims global drive to improve protection may be stagnating
The scores of 28 countries remain unchanged in International Intellectual Property (IP) index from the US Chamber of Commerce
IP firm Petošević merges with Middle Eastern service provider CWB Group
Two leading IP companies with roots in Eastern Europe and the Middle East combine to create
Baker McKenzie bolsters South Africa transactional practice with three partner hires from local rivals
Senior practitioners from Webber Wentzel, ENSAfrica and Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr join following Bakers' leadership revamp in Johannesburg
Nigeria’s TEMPLARS marks international expansion with Ghana joint venture
Growing demand for services across West Africa sees TEMPLARS add team from Accra-based AMPEM Chambers to launch new firm
Guide for investors in the mining sector in Equatorial Guinea
The government has strived to improve the mining regime given its important economic role, explains Abraham Abia, managing director of Clarence Abogados & Asociados
The practicability of simplified recovery procedures and enforcement measures under OHADA
Debt recovery procedures within West and Central Africa's OHADA member states have encouraged business growth but need modifications, according to analysis by Abraham Abia, managing director of Clarence Abogados & Asociados
Nigerian firm Aluko & Oyebode joins African legal alliance ALN
Deal expands ALN’s coverage to 16 jurisdictions and third in West Africa
Baker McKenzie turns to rising star to revamp Johannesburg leadership
Appointment follows last summer’s controversy over ‘management issues’ at office
Norton Rose Fulbright hires partner from Cliffe Dekker to lead Cape Town banking and finance team
Izak Lessing joins NRF in Cape Town two days after it appointed Michelle David as regional chair
Allen & Overy adds transactional offering in South Africa with double partner hire from Werksmans
Brian Price and Ze’ev Blieden join the UK firm in Johannesburg as it bets on booming global M&A landscape
Debevoise helps file landmark human rights claim against Ethiopia over Tigray civil war
New York firm joins with non-profits to submit complaint to Africa’s top rights body on behalf of Tigrayan victims
Norton Rose Fulbright appoints 54 partners in North America-focused round
Global giant achieves 40% target for women lawyers for third year running; Reed Smith promotes 31
Pinsent Masons secures corporate investigations specialist from ENSafrica in Johannesburg
Hire follows loss of South Africa transactional practice head to Hogan Lovells in November
Hogan Lovells appoints energy partner duo as Africa practice co-leaders
UK firm recently made first partner-level lateral hire in South Africa since high-profile Johannesburg office relaunch in 2019
Baker McKenzie turns to Paris-based global projects head as it rebuilds Africa leadership team
Global firm appoints new Africa chief following controversy over leadership of Johannesburg arm
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