All the latest news from Africa, with a focus on fast-growing markets such South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana. Find out which international law firms are opening in these emerging jurisdictions.
By Alfred Olufemi | January 22, 2025
The law firm did not admit to using Chat GPT but stated its lawyers had not deliberately misled the court.
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By Alfred Olufemi | January 10, 2025
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.
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By Alfred Olufemi | December 27, 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.
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By Alfred Olufemi | December 19, 2024
A&O Shearman's Johannesburg office is closing by year-end, with lawyers still in last-minute talks for new roles.
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By Alfred Olufemi | December 18, 2024
Burford Capital is expanding its focus to fund construction arbitration in the UAE, targeting high-value disputes as the sector experiences significant growth.
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By Samson Amore | December 17, 2024
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is opening an office in Saudi Arabia, pending approval of local government.
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By Jessica Seah | December 13, 2024
DeHeng is one of China's top five largest law firms by revenue. Last year, it also set up in South Korea and Laos.
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By Dario Sabaghi | December 12, 2024
NGOs are consulting lawyers over potential human rights violations as FIFA picks Saudi Arabia to host the football championship.
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By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman | December 9, 2024
"The successor state doesn't get a grant of immunity," Perles Law Firm founder Steven R. Perles said of Syria following the collapse of its government as a designated state sponsor of terrorism. "They inherit the judgments held against the predecessor state."
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By Emily Saul | December 6, 2024
“McKinsey welcomes the resolution of these matters and the closure of this regretful situation,” a spokesperson with McKinsey Africa said in a statement.
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