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]
November 26, 2024 | International Edition
CMS Targets Mauritian Investment Market with Local Boutique PartnershipCMS has added Mauritian-based Prism Chambers as one of its member firms in Africa, granting the global firm entry into one of Africa’s major investment hubs and a fund market worth more than $80 billion.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
November 19, 2024 | International Edition
South Africa Regulator’s Staffing Problems Leave High-Stakes M&A Deals in LimboBy law, South Africa’s Competition Tribunal could operate with up to 15 members but has just six—and four of them are part-time.
By Alfred Olufemi
4 minute read
November 18, 2024 | International Edition
Norton Rose Racial Discrimination Complaint Triggered South African IT ProbeA complaint about racism and gender bias sparked Norton Rose Fulbright’s investigation into unauthorised IT access, leading an ex-employee to claim unfair dismissal.
By Alfred Olufemi
4 minute read
November 15, 2024 | Law.com
Norton Rose Lawyers Accused of Accessing Confidential Emails and Documents in Internal ProbeThe South Africa investigation found no client information was compromised, according to the firm, but others say the matter has raised tensions.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
November 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Norton Rose Lawyers Accused of Accessing Confidential Material in Internal IT ProbeThe investigation found no client information was compromised, according to the firm, but others say the matter has raised tensions.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
November 15, 2024 | International Edition
Norton Rose Lawyers Accused of Accessing Confidential Emails and Documents in Internal IT ProbeThe South Africa investigation found no client information was compromised, according to the firm, but others say the matter has raised tensions.
By Alfred Olufemi
3 minute read
November 04, 2024 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells Paris Arbitration Partner Moves to Kennedys in International PushThomas Kendra's expertise is expected to play a key role in expanding Kennedys' international arbitration practice.
By Alfred Olufemi
2 minute read
November 03, 2024 | International Edition
Rivals Seize Opportunity as A&O Shearman, Hogan Lovells Vacate South AfricaSouth Africa's top partners from Herbert Smith Freehills, Dentons, Norton Rose Fulbright and DLA Piper discuss the wave of exits and opportunities.
By Alfred Olufemi
5 minute read
November 01, 2024 | International Edition
Bowmans Boosts South African M&A Team with Hogan Lovells HiresDeepa Vallabh is the fourth partner-level hiring into Bowmans' M&A practice this year after the hiring of Eversheds Sutherland's Andrew Davidson and Baker McKenzie's Angela Simpson and Janine Howard.
By Alfred Olufemi
2 minute read
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