Africa
Linklaters and South Africa’s Webber Wentzel end 13-year alliance
Move continues string of strategy changes in South Africa by major law firms including A&O Shearman, Norton Rose Fulbright and legacy Hogan Lovells
IBA judges’ forum examines AI, independence and public trust in courts
Senior judicial leaders from more than 20 countries have gathered in Abuja for the inaugural International Bar Association Judges’ Forum
De Gaulle Fleurance elevates four lawyers to partner in Paris and Abu Dhabi
Promotions underscore French independent firm’s push into disputes, technology and cross-border transactional work
The Global Legal Post launches comparative guide to fashion law
Cross-jurisdictional Law Over Borders guide is edited by Trevisan & Cuonzo partner Julia Holden, who is based in Milan
Pinsent Masons launches first international delivery centre in Cape Town
The standalone office will provide legal delivery services to global clients outside of South Africa
‘Setting the tone at the highest level’: IBA honours human rights and pro bono award winners
Ceremony in Toronto recognised achievements by lawyers from Singapore and Egypt, while a Nigerian lawyer won the IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
Norton Rose Fulbright and South Africa arm to split
Offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban to become independent next year, making NRF latest international firm to pull out of South Africa
‘We can’t keep losing talent’ – African law firms urged to build sustainable careers for women
Speakers at IBA Africa forum warn that retention, flexible working and cultural change are vital to stop talent drain
Lawyers will play key role as Africa adapts to US tariff shock, IBA regional forum hears
Speakers at IBA conference say lawyers must guide businesses through disrupted supply chains, new markets and evolving trade rules
Ashurst adds Clifford Chance partner to launch first office in Africa
Ouns Lemseffer joins as head of Ashurst’s Morocco practice as it prepares to open an office in Casablanca
IBA Africa regional conference to explore trade, business, tech and ESG issues
Biennial regional forum is taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, this month
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