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]
January 12, 2024 | International Edition
Gaza: Two Law Professors Front Israel's Defence at International Court of Justice'This case is important. Lives are at stake. Israel's credibility and reputation are at stake,' said one of South Africa's lawyers at the ICJ on Thursday.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
January 08, 2024 | International Edition
How Effective are Legal Networks in the African Market?Local firms are joining independent networks in an effort to remain competitive in the face of international competition, but not everyone agrees on their usefulness.
By Alfred Olufemi
6 minute read
January 08, 2024 | International Edition
How Effective are Legal Networks in the African Market?Local firms are joining independent networks in an effort to remain competitive in the face of international competition, but not everyone agrees on their usefulness.
By Alfred Olufemi
6 minute read
January 08, 2024 | International Edition
Gaza: South Africa Deploys Star Barrister Line-Up to Bring Genocide Claim Against IsraelIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has countered South Africa's application before the ICJ, insisting that the Israeli army is "acting as morally as possible".
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
January 03, 2024 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, White & Case, Linklaters Advise on $1.1B Deal to Revive Zambia's Copper MineAbu Dhabi's International Resources Holding RSC Limited will invest in the mine in return for 51% ownership.
By Alfred Olufemi
2 minute read
January 02, 2024 | International Edition
Slaughter and May, Nigerian Firms Guide BAT in $110M Settlement to Stop Criminal ProbeNigeria's consumer protection agency will now close all investigations and withdraw pending criminal charges against the company.
By Alfred Olufemi
2 minute read
December 07, 2023 | International Edition
A&O, Clifford Chance Advise on Moroccan Sugar Company's Shares SaleBoth firms have been involved in transactions involving Wilmar's equity in Consumar as far back as 2013.
By Alfred Olufemi
2 minute read
November 24, 2023 | International Edition
UK Court Gives Nod for Nigerian Communities' Claims Against Shell in Major Oil Spills ActionThe global oil giant now has the option of a settlement or going to trial.
By Alfred Olufemi
5 minute read
November 16, 2023 | International Edition
Local Firms Lament the Advance of International Giants in AfricaDomestic firms on the continent say 'we need to create a level playing field to allow African firms to also grow'.
By Alfred Olufemi
7 minute read
November 09, 2023 | International Edition
White & Case's New Africa Leader Looks to Leverage Region's Mining, Energy OpportunitiesThe London-based partner believes there are opportunities for the firm in Tanzania and Namibia.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
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