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Alfred Olufemi
Alfred Olufemi covers central and northern Africa for Law.com International, writing about lawyers and legal issues on the continent. His coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected]
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January 30, 2025
Kenyan Law Firm Banned From Supreme Court Wants Seven Judges Removed
A Nairobi law firm banned from representing clients at the Supreme Court has petitioned for the removal of all seven justices, arguing that the ruling violates fundamental rights and legal principles.
By Alfred Olufemi
1 minute read
January 29, 2025
Debevoise, Norton Rose & Boies Schiller Lead Surge in Mining Disputes With African Governments
Foreign mining companies are turning to arbitration as African governments enforce stricter regulations, revoke licenses, and push for increased local ownership, fueled by political instability and resource nationalism.
By Alfred Olufemi
1 minute read
January 22, 2025
African Law Firm Under Investigation Over ‘AI-Generated’ Case References
The law firm did not admit to using Chat GPT but stated its lawyers had not deliberately misled the court.
By Alfred Olufemi
1 minute read
January 16, 2025
Ethiopian Lawyers Turn to International Alliances as New Securities Exchange Launched
Prior to the Ethiopia Securities Exchange (ESX) launch, the country had liberalised some sectors including telecommunications and banking, and opened them up to foreign investors.
By Alfred Olufemi
1 minute read
January 15, 2025
Hogan Lovells Johannesburg MP Joins ALN; Firm Relocates Partner to D.C. After Closure
The moves follow the firm’s decision to shut three overseas offices, including Johannesburg, where it had nine lawyers.
By Alfred Olufemi
1 minute read
January 14, 2025
South African Legal Council to Oppose Norton Rose Over Ethnicity Score System
The case is being closely watched by local and international firms as it could either uphold or reverse the B-BBEE policy, impacting law firms with local entities in South Africa.
By Alfred Olufemi
1 minute read
January 10, 2025
Norton Rose Sues South Africa Government Over 'Unreasonable' Ethnicity Score System
The new regulation may cause large South African law firms to lose work to consulting firms and other professional services providers, who are not subject to the legal sector code.
By Alfred Olufemi
1 minute read
January 7, 2025
Energy and Tax Reforms to Drive Africa’s Major Disputes in 2025
African disputes lawyers predict a 2025 surge in litigation driven by energy and tax sector reforms, environmental claims, and evolving technology, with South Africa's Eskom restructuring and tax changes in Nigeria and Kenya among key contributors.
By Alfred Olufemi
1 minute read
December 27, 2024
A&O Shearman, Hogan Lovells & 10 Top Stories That Shaped Africa in 2024
Africa's legal landscape shifted dramatically in 2024 with high-profile disputes, landmark deals, and legislative changes that reflect the region's dynamic legal evolution.
By Alfred Olufemi
1 minute read
December 19, 2024
A&O Shearman’s South African Lawyers in Last-minute Talks To Find Jobs Before Closure
A&O Shearman's Johannesburg office is closing by year-end, with lawyers still in last-minute talks for new roles.
By Alfred Olufemi
1 minute read
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