02/18/2016
ENSafrica Chief Executive Mzi Mgudlwa said: “We are deeply honoured to be acknowledged for our leading role in South Africa’s M&A and corporate finance spheres. We are also incredibly pleased that Michael has been recognised as ‘Sout
02/17/2016
NIGERIA: Financial transactions subject to stamp duty
02/17/2016
This topic is very complex and, accordingly, what follows is a very broad overview of these issues.
02/17/2016
Equity Bank has surrendered two of its staff members to the to the KRA/Banking Fraud Investigation Unit police for prosecution.
02/10/2016
Progress on tax treaties, protocols, tax information exchange agreements and agreements on mutual administrative assistance
02/10/2016
Law firm Eversheds supports InfraCo Africa and its development partner, Aldwych Africa, as it commits to renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa.
02/06/2016
Although European companies are present in several sectors, in general, international companies have been reticent to do business in the Western Sahara due to the uncertainty surrounding its international legal status.
02/06/2016
With JPMorgan's global legal spend hitting $3bn last year, the bank is one of the most lucrative legal clients in the world
02/05/2016
The shareholders want to stop further payouts to depositors to protect their key assets which they argue are the large deposits.
02/03/2016
The 51-year-old, who prosecutors said led an extravagant lifestyle and owned a Ferrari and three BMWs, absconded after being convicted in a linked SFO case in 2006.
01/27/2016
BOTSWANA: Protocol to treaty between Botswana and South Africa enters into force
01/27/2016
Throughout 2015, we have advised on many high profile investment funds and asset management matters. It is very satisfying to know that our clients and peers hold us in such great esteem.
01/25/2016
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, issued the warning in an exclusive interview with Vanguard, last night.
01/24/2016
The judgement opens up a world of trouble for the banks. Judge Baqwa ruled that the banks’ securitisation vehicles are “subsidiaries” of the banks.
01/21/2016
Another agreement aimed to expand Djibouti's role for transhipment of goods in trade between China and the world
01/20/2016
For years, the South African securities lending industry has been lobbying for an exemption from securities transfer tax (“STT”) for the outright transfer of listed equity securities as collateral.
01/20/2016
The signing of the agreements on trade, finance and judicial matters was witnessed by President Muhammadu Buhari and the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
01/19/2016
The government of Switzerland, he recalled, had earlier recovered and repatriated $700 million to Nigeria from previously discovered Abacha loot.
01/19/2016
Parties warring over Imperial Bank saga might consider solving the crisis surrounding the financial institution out of court.
01/19/2016
Mr Diakanyo was dismissed in February 2014 after run-ins and a breakdown in his relationship with group finance director Raisibe Morathi.