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]
May 28, 2024 | International Edition
Africa Moves: CDH Taps Rival for Insolvency & Restructuring Head; CMS Hires From CovingtonSouth African law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has hired a director from Werksmans Attorneys in Johannesburg and CMS has brought on a partner from Covington & Burling. Also, Clyde & Co's Egyptian affiliate has hired a lawyer in Cairo, and ASAFO & Co. has hired a senior lawyer in Paris with a long-standing practice in French-speaking Africa.
By Alfred Olufemi
4 minute read
May 24, 2024 | International Edition
How the A&O Shearman Merger Will Impact the Firm's Africa PracticeThe newly-merged firm's international offering is still being worked out, so where does this leave A&O's the legacy Africa practice?
By Alfred Olufemi
5 minute read
May 14, 2024 | International Edition
Standard Bank Loses Top Lawyers, Including Former Norton Rose CEO, to African Firms ENS and CDHCliffe Dekker Hfmeyr has made a number of recent hires as it aims to strengthen its teams in South Africa and Kenya.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
May 10, 2024 | International Edition
Africa Deal Roundup: Major Firms Lead on $1.25B Petrochemical Financing in NigeriaWhite & Case, Norton Rose Fulbright, Hogan Lovells, Sidley Austin and Baker McKenzie have been active in the region lately on deals ranging from oil and gas to tech to banking.
By Alfred Olufemi
4 minute read
May 07, 2024 | International Edition
Africa Moves: PwC Director and Shell Counsel Take Law Firm RolesMeanwhile, MTN has hired a telecoms regulatory executive.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
May 06, 2024 | International Edition
What It's Like Managing the Legal Expectations of 55 CountriesHager Gueldich says in her role as legal counsel of the African Union, she is not only a legal adviser but also a mediator, a strategist, and at times, a negotiator at the intersection of law and politics.
By Alfred Olufemi
5 minute read
April 26, 2024 | International Edition
Herbert Smith, Norton Rose and CDH Make Key Hires to South Africa OfficesHSF hires from Freshfields while Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has named the former chief operating officer of the competition tribunal in South Africa as a director.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
April 11, 2024 | International Edition
HSF, DLA Piper, BCLP and African Trio Land Roles in French Media Group's Buyout of MultiChoiceVarious law firm leaders are advising on the bid by Canal+, which values MultiChoice at $2.9 billion.
By Alfred Olufemi
2 minute read
April 10, 2024 | International Edition
Africa Should Not Rush to Regulate AI, Says Clifford Chance Co-HeadThe partner's comments come despite the EU passing the first comprehensive legislation on AI and a similar proposal pending before the Canadian Parliament.
By Alfred Olufemi
4 minute read
April 01, 2024 | International Edition
Africa Deal Roundup: Major Firms Take Roles on Resources, Infrastructure, and Music DealsAllen & Overy, Baker McKenzie, and Freshfields are among the firms advising alongside major African firms.
By Alfred Olufemi
4 minute read
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