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Energy and Tax Reforms to Drive Africa’s Major Disputes in 2025

African disputes lawyers predict a 2025 surge in litigation driven by energy and tax sector reforms, environmental claims, and evolving technology, with South Africa's Eskom restructuring and tax changes in Nigeria and Kenya among key contributors.
4 minute read

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Milbank, Wachtell, Ropes and Pittsburgh Duo Aim to Save Nippon Steel's US Steel Merger

Ropes & Gray, Milbank and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz all advised on the $14 billion acquisition. They're joined in two federal lawsuits filed in Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh by attorneys from Reed Smith and K&L Gates as well as Mayer Brown.
5 minute read

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Bird & Bird Steers Katjes in Bittersweet Dispute with Lindt & Nestlé Over Vegan Chocolate Patent

The holiday season may be sweet, but competition in the billion-dollar vegan chocolate market is anything but. German and Swiss lawyers are unwrapping their best strategies to gain a competitive edge.
4 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Norton Rose & Other Top Litigators Foresee Rise in AI, Data & ESG Disputes

From Asia to North America, litigators expect significant work in disputes ranging from investor-state matters to class actions as shifting alliances and priorities lead to increased conflict.
6 minute read

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BT Emerges Victorious in First Full CAT Opt-Out Trial

Telecoms giant BT has successfully seen off a £1.3 billion U.K. class action against the company—the first full opt-out trial to take place before the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
3 minute read

International Edition

ECJ Ruling Upholds German Ban on Pure Private Equity Investment in Law Firms

The European Court of Justice has issued a surprise rejection of the Halmer case which could have allowed private equity to directly invest in German law firms.
4 minute read

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Burford Litigation Funder Sets Sights on UAE’s Surge in Construction & Disputes

Burford Capital is expanding its focus to fund construction arbitration in the UAE, targeting high-value disputes as the sector experiences significant growth.
4 minute read

International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Leads $240M Case Against KPMG, Longest Trial in DIFC History

Investors, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, flagged problems with Abraaj’s healthcare funds, leading to allegations of financial misconduct.
3 minute read

International Edition

Bird & Bird to Represent Franchise Owners in Dispute with Vodafone

Bird & Bird is advising on a U.K. claim issued by 61 current and former Vodafone franchisees, who are suing the telecoms giant for £120 million.
2 minute read

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Cleary vs. White & Case: NYC Showdown Over $5 Billion Brazilian Bankruptcy

Multinational cement manufacturer InterCement, represented by White & Case, is battling bondholders represented by Cleary in a New York court.
3 minute read

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