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]
October 24, 2024 | International Edition
The Africa Top 30, 2024: A Headcount Ranking of the Largest Law Firms on the ContinentENS remains dominant, while two international firms have dropped out of the top 30 entirely.
By Alfred Olufemi
5 minute read
October 22, 2024 | International Edition
South African Lawyers Capitalise on 100 Days of Coalition-Driven UncertaintyIn its first 100 days, South Africa's coalition government has boosted investor confidence while law firms capitalize on emerging opportunities in energy and infrastructure investments.
By Alfred Olufemi
4 minute read
October 20, 2024 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells, Orrick Lead Two-Year Negotiations on Ghana's $13B Debt RestructuringGhana has finally reached a settlement with private creditors over $13 billion in Eurobond repayments.
By Alfred Olufemi
2 minute read
October 17, 2024 | International Edition
Diamond-Rich Africa Risks Disputes Over Push to Own 24% of Mining CompaniesBotswana, the world's second-largest diamond producer, will require companies to sell a 24% stake to locals under a revised law awaiting presidential…
By Alfred Olufemi
4 minute read
October 17, 2024 | International Edition
Dentons Combines with Four Firms in Latest Africa-Wide ExpansionDentons is teaming up with four local firms to launch new offices across four African countries, increasing its numbers in Africa to 280 lawyers spanning 17 countries.
By Alfred Olufemi
2 minute read
October 11, 2024 | International Edition
Fasken, CMS, ENS & CDH Boost South Africa & Kenya Teams in Q4ENS, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), and CMS are expanding their teams in Kenya and South Africa, bringing on several partners specialising in disputes, finance, tax, and corporate law.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
October 06, 2024 | International Edition
Africa's New Competition Authority Probes M&A and Competition PracticesThe ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority will focus on West African cross-border deals and anti-competitive practices involving at least two member states.
By Alfred Olufemi
2 minute read
October 02, 2024 | International Edition
14 A&O Shearman Lawyers in South Africa to Join BowmansBowmans' chair and senior partner Ezra Davids says the partner moves align with the firm's strategic objective of being the 'go to' African law firm for advising clients on complex legal challenges.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
October 01, 2024 | International Edition
South African GC Salaries Climbing Quickly But Still Trail Law Firm PartnersEquity partners can expect to earn between $343,000 to $557,000 a year in 2025 with high earners taking home up to $1.2 million.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
September 30, 2024 | International Edition
Al Tamimi Cuts Ties With Casablanca's Roudane & Partners, Restructures AfricaAl Tamimi & Co has unexpectedly dissolved its association with Roudane & Partners, citing challenges with profitability and a need to reorganize its Moroccan services.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
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