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 16, 2025 | International Edition

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

4 minute read

January 15, 2025 | International Edition

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

3 minute read

January 14, 2025 | International Edition

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

3 minute read

January 10, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Norton Rose Sues South Africa Government Over 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

3 minute read

January 10, 2025 | International Edition

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

3 minute read

January 07, 2025 | International Edition

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

4 minute read

December 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

A&O Shearman, Hogan Lovells and the Stories That Shaped Africa This Year

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

4 minute read

December 27, 2024 | International Edition

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

4 minute read