Managers of Wealth Africa

International law firm Expands its Africa Group

He is the fourteenth partner hire to the firm so far this year.

Odinkalu, others sue Nigeria Central Bank

Three Nigerians have filed a suit against the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for its recent decision to reintroduce charges on cash withdrawals from a different bank’s automated teller machine, ATM, after the third use in a month.

Ivory Coast Bar vows to pursue Global law firm for 'breaching' bar rules

The Bar Association issued a declaration saying the move contravened its rules.

Africa’s largest law firm joins forces with one of Namibia’s most prominent law firms

It is a full service law firm with expertise covering all aspects of commercial, litigation, mining and energy, banking, intellectual property, aviation, shipping, competition, insurance, industrial relations, labour, transport, pension funds and medical

New global law firm launches permanent Casablanca base with raid on UGGC

Our Casablanca office underscores our commitment to providing clients with global expertise and local presence, augmenting the service provided to clients in Morocco, the Maghreb region and beyond."

Mauritius assures help to India in Special Investigation Team's black money probe

Mauritius, often accused of being a route for round-tripping of funds by Indians, today conveyed to Indian government that it was ready to support its Special Investigation Team ( SIT) to unearth black money.

Ogier acts for indigenous African oil and gas exploration firm

The notes, which are listed on the Irish Stock Exchange's Global Exchange Market

Pitfalls in dealing with trusts: lessons to be learned from recent decisions of the SCA

In two fairly recent cases, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has gone out of its way to warn about some of the legal dangers facing people who transact with trusts.

South Africa: New income tax return introduced for trusts

What are the prominent features of the new ITR12T?

South Africans indicted in US on illegal hunts

Two South African brothers have been indicted in Alabama on charges of conspiracy to sell illegal rhinoceros hunting trips to Americans and of selling rhino horns on the black market.

South Africa: foreign property investments: controlled foreign company issues by Gary Vogelman and Alexa Muller,ENSafrica

In terms of the ordinary business practices of property companies, it is not uncommon for such companies to outsource property and asset management functions to third party property and asset managers.

Orrick Establishes Abidjan Presence

Orrick has very longstanding and deep ties to Central and Western Africa

Linklaters' South African ally creates managing partner role in rejig

Linklaters’ South African ally Webber Wentzel has split its senior partner role into two as incumbent David Lancaster steps down after nine years in the position.

Clifford Chance focuses on key issues for investors in Africa at its second African Retreat

An event hosted by leading international law firm Clifford Chance, which brought together members of African law firms and representatives of African and international corporations and financial institutions, has highlighted the growing importance of issu

Overview of foreign direct investment in Africa by David Parkes, Barri Mendelsohn & Ofei Kwafo-Akoto,King & Wood Mallesons

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa has reached the highest level in a decade and is set to reach an estimated USD$80b this year. With ten of the world’s fifteen fastest growing economies, it is no wonder that Africa continues to attract consi

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