03/06/2014
Linklaters’ South African ally boosts energy team
The firm has recruited four partners in response to a growing need for oil and gas work in the region.
03/06/2014
Leading South African law firm appoints team of lawyers from Brink Falcon Hume
New partners include Johan Brink, formerly chairman of Brink Falcon Hume Inc, and Leroux Odendaal, previously a director at Brink Falcon Hume Inc. Nerina Erasmus has also joined the firm as an associate.
03/06/2014
US freezes late Nigerian dictators offshore funds
Less than a week after President Goodluck Jonathan honoured the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, with an award for “his contributions to the nation."
02/28/2014
Solicitor jailed for six years for 'spectacular' mortgage fraud
A solicitor who fled to South Africa to avoid trial has been sentenced to six years in prison for “spectacular” mortgage frauds and theft worth more than £1m.
02/24/2014
With this important step, ALN stretches from its East and Southern Africa base to reach across to West Africa and reinforces its unique position as top African law firms led by Africans working on-the-ground in Africa.
02/17/2014
Ex-SA rugby boss tackles FirstRand
The case goes back to 2010, when Aurora wanted to buy the JSE-listed Labat as a shell company to raise funds to buy out the struggling Grootvlei and Pamodzi gold mines.
02/17/2014
Trustees of a clothing workers’ investment body are suing Absa for R195 million.
02/10/2014
Many commercial banks as well as the Bank of Ghana are likely to be hit with a tall list of legal suits following the introduction of new and revised forex rules by the BoG.
02/07/2014
Stephenson Harwood is adding to its Africa expertise by starting a programme of sending associates on secondment to independent firms on the continent.
02/06/2014
The group most recently added Botswana to its network, with the addition of Bookbinder Business Law
02/04/2014
We identified global regulation and investigations as an area that is one of the greatest for clients in terms of concern, focus and spend
02/04/2014
Hogan Lovells launches low-cost support base in South Africa
We chose Johannesburg as it has an excellent supply of talented people
01/24/2014
Leading law firm launches new Operational Intelligence Group
Operational Intelligence Group set up in anticipation of more global risk and regulatory changes
01/20/2014
The awards paid tribute to the service providers who have shaped the MENA funds industry in 2013.
01/20/2014
For the fourth consecutive year, DLA Piper has retained its number one ranking globally for overall deal volume in 2013
01/20/2014
DLA Piper's Africa group expands across the continent
DLA Piper's Africa Group has expanded in North, Southern and Eastern Africa with the addition of three new member firms.
01/16/2014
Ecobank suspends Ms Laurence do Rego over fraud
Pan-African banking group Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has lined up some initiatives and reform plans as measures to solve its internal corporate governance gaps.
01/07/2014
50 Percent Of Executives Surveyed Say Companies Have Limited Or No Protocols For Cross Border Investigations - KPMG
This revelation comes at a time when data and employee privacy issues, often triggered by investigations, are dominating the headlines and major corporations are facing increased regulatory scrutiny around anti-bribery and corruption legislation
01/01/2014
N15bn fraud: Court grants Briton, ex- Nigerian Bank MD, N200m bail each
The judge also ordered the accused to deposit his passport with the court
12/24/2013
BEE is a process recognised by the South African Government in the Legal Practice Bill in order to address the redistribution of existing wealth where great disparities were created through the policies of apartheid.