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]
August 20, 2024 | International Edition
Could Casablanca Finance City Be the Key to Law Firms' African Ambitions?Morocco's CFC aims to attract law firms and their high-rolling clients who want to leverage Casablanca's location as an investment gateway into Africa.
By Alfred Olufemi
6 minute read
August 15, 2024 | International Edition
Africa Roundup: A&O Shearman, Baker McKenzie & ENS MovesAfrican law firms added partners into their dispute resolution, finance, projects and competition practices in July and August.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
August 05, 2024 | International Edition
US Rejects $475 Million London Arbitral Award in Dubai-Djibouti DisputeIn a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Appeals Court in the District of Columbia overturned a decision of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), raising questions about Quinn Emanuel's right to represent its purported client.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
July 30, 2024 | International Edition
South Africa's First Female Chief Justice: US-Educated Trailblazer Maya MandisaMaya Mandisa has a distinguished career advocating for women's and human rights.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
July 30, 2024 | International Edition
UK Court Finds UAE Company Liable In 'Tuna Bonds' Bribery CaseMozambique has emerged victorious as Justice Robin Knowles finds allegations of bribery and corruption were largely substantiated.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
July 21, 2024 | International Edition
How Afriwise is Using AI to Tackle Africa's Compliance BottleneckAfriwise, the African legal platform that acquired AI-based legal software developer Pythagoria in 2023, is deploying AI and their own legal database to build a compliance toolbox.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
July 17, 2024 | International Edition
Sternford Moyo: African Legal Giant & Ex-IBA President Fought For Lawyers' Rights"Sternford was a man of great courage and integrity and will be sorely missed by those who knew him."
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
July 16, 2024 | International Edition
Dentons Firm in Kenya Elects First Female Managing PartnerSigee Koech, who rose through the ranks to the firm partnership, will be the first female managing partner in the Kenyan member firm's 122-year existence.
By Alfred Olufemi
2 minute read
July 15, 2024 | International Edition
South African Law Firms Ready for Cannabis Work and IPOsSouth Africa joins a growing list of African countries changing their cannabis laws, following in the footsteps of European countries including Germany, Malta and Belgium.
By Alfred Olufemi
4 minute read
July 01, 2024 | Law.com
Baker McKenzie Raids Cliffe Dekker for 5-Lawyer Banking & Finance Team in S. AfricaThe team is led by Phetole Modika and Pitso Kortjaas who both join Baker McKenzie as partners.
By Alfred Olufemi
4 minute read
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