Africa - Page 5

Court of Appeal rejects AI inventor claims in Dabus patent ruling

Decision clarifies that AI systems can’t own patent rights under current UK law, putting it at odds with South Africa and Australia

  • 4yrs

Allen & Overy hires six-partner team from Linklaters ally Webber Wentzel in Johannesburg

UK Magic Circle firm reaffirms faith in South Africa market as 'key part' of its strategy in Africa

  • 4yrs

Baker McKenzie tackles Johannesburg ‘management issues’ with leadership change and beefed up HR

Global firm unveils ‘three-step plan’ to improve culture including enhanced internal complaints procedure

  • 4yrs

South African firm's offices reduced to ‘rubble and ash’ as legal community condemns unrest

KwaZulu-Natal firm is among impacted businesses as top law firms rally to support ‘rule of law’

  • 4yrs

Bowmans mourns death of chairman and senior partner Robert Legh 

Top South African firm announces 'devastating loss' of 'a leader, a partner, a colleague and a friend' 

  • 5yrs

White & Case hires Allen & Overy's Johannesburg head to boost debt financing coverage

Banking and finance partner Lionel Shawe will provide both domestic and cross-border expertise

  • 5yrs

Top Nigerian law firm Banwo & Ighodalo promotes three to partnership

The 15-partner firm underlines commitment to 'organic growth' as Nigeria's legal market gains international focus

  • 5yrs

Dentons to secure coveted Nigeria presence with ACAS-Law combination

Global giant says deal is key landmark in strategy to become pan-African firm

  • 5yrs

Aluko & Oyebode co-founder steps down as chair ushering in new leadership team

Top Nigerian firm transitions from 'founder-led' status as it looks to invest in legaltech and new practice areas

  • 5yrs

Leigh Day teams up with South African firm to file class action claim against Anglo American

Firms allege Zambian mine's lead contamination has affected an estimated 1,000-plus people

  • 5yrs
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