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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February 14, 2024 | International Edition

Nigerian Lawyers Resist Trade Deal to Allow UK Counterparts to Practise in Nigeria

The country's bar association said it intends to challenge Tuesday's bilateral trade agreement between the countries up to the Supreme Court.

By Alfred Olufemi

4 minute read

February 13, 2024 | International Edition

DLA Piper's Nigerian Partner Firm Gets New Leader

DLA Piper added Olajide Oyewole to its African alliance network in 2017.

By Alfred Olufemi

2 minute read

February 08, 2024 | International Edition

Uganda's 'Lady Justice': The Judge Who Voted Against South Africa at the ICJ

"I know that this is going to be a tough job and an ultimate test of my personal judicial independence and courage," Justice Julia Sebutinde said in 2012 when she was appointed the first African woman on the International Court of Justice.

By Alfred Olufemi

5 minute read

February 07, 2024 | International Edition

African Legal Tech Network SALT Launches Online Courses to Fill 'Modern' Gaps in Legal Education

The South African Legal Technology network has launched its SALTed division to help make legal education more inclusive and representative of the diverse African demographic.

By Alfred Olufemi

4 minute read

February 06, 2024 | International Edition

Competition Regulator Fines African Football Federation and Media Group Over Broadcast Rights Contract

The African authority held that a 12-year agreement between the football organization and BeIN, a Qatari media group, violated competition regulations.

By Alfred Olufemi

2 minute read

January 31, 2024 | International Edition

Kenya's Bar Association Takes On Country's Highest Court Over Lifetime Ban of Lawyer

The Law Society of Kenya has asked an appellate court to overturn the ban, a first in the country, citing infringement of free speech and access to justice.

By Alfred Olufemi

3 minute read

January 23, 2024 | International Edition

Orrick Vows to Rebuild Paris Arbitration After Series of Exits

Departures have left the firm with two Paris arbitration partners, according to its website, but one of them is off and it is unclear when they will return, say people close to the situation.

By Alfred Olufemi

2 minute read

January 19, 2024 | International Edition

Amid Legal Battles, Shell Moves to Dispose Nigerian Oil Exploration Business in $2.4B Deal

The energy giant instructed Clifford Chance on deal, which will end more than 80 years of Shell's exploration in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta region.

By Alfred Olufemi

3 minute read