Africa
The Global Legal Post launches Law Over Borders Arbitration guide
Edited by Volterra Fietta partners Ahmed Abdel Hakam, Gunjan Sharma and Robert G. Volterra, guide offers cross-jurisdictional insight into arbitration law and practice
Moroccan independent URITI hires UGGC partner to open Paris arm
Laurent Sablé will also co-head firm founded in 2022 by former Dentons Morocco partner
Data protection and the business process outsourcing sector in Mauritius
While the process remains slow, Mauritius has taken steps to improve the accessibility and efficiency of data protection enforcement, writes Juristconsult Chambers partner Shalinee Dreepaul Halkhoree
‘Glass ceiling remains powerful’ – IBA takes stock on progress achieving gender equality in law
Award-winning longitudinal study publishes interim report and identifies ‘key takeaways’ from ongoing research
The Global Legal Post launches international comparative law guide to Anti-counterfeiting
Second edition, edited by Lorne Lipkus, provides commentary on protecting brands against counterfeiting and the grey market
Dentons signs up four African firms
Global giant to combine with firms in Cameroon, Ethiopia, Senegal and the DRC
Bowmans absorbs A&O Shearman’s South Africa legal team team in Johannesburg
Group including eight partners moves over as A&O Shearman winds down Johannesburg office
Hogan Lovells to close offices in Johannesburg, Sydney and Warsaw
Closures to affect more than 120 lawyers and support staff
A&O Shearman to axe 10% of partnership and close Johannesburg office
Consulting arm will also close as UK giant takes ‘difficult but necessary’ step to ‘reshape’ business
Understanding changes to shareholder protections in Mauritius for global business companies
In the second article in a series, Juristconsult Chambers’ Nicolas Richard and Yumna Sayed-Hossen discuss recent amendments to shareholder rights impacting foreign investors
‘Giant of the profession’ – IBA mourns death of former president Sternford Moyo
Revered Zimbabwean lawyer – the first African IBA president – has died aged 68
Enforcement of arbitral awards, foreign judgments and settlements in Mauritius
Juristconsult Chambers’ Roobesh Ramanjooloo delves into issues which may arise in Mauritius when enforcing arbitral awards, foreign judgments and mediation settlements
Bowmans adds M&A team in Johannesburg from Baker McKenzie
Bakers’ South Africa M&A co-head Angela Simpson moves over alongside three more lawyers
Bowmans overhauls management board as it eyes pan-Africa growth
Big Five firm appoints Africa-wide department heads as Alan Keep reappointed as managing partner
Gateley and Fidal target African disputes with senior arbitration hires
Perenami Momodu joins Gateley from Aelex Legal, while Manuel Tomas joins Fidal from Foley Hoag
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