08/30/2013
Ecobank under investigation by Nigeria SEC
Officials of the Nigeria’s SEC held a meeting with Ecobank’s board directors on Aug. 6 to discuss the issue, however, details as to what the bank was accused of misstating was not made known.
Legal
08/27/2013
Bakers unveils record results for 2012/13 with revenue topping $2.4bn
The chairman of Bakers’ executive committee Eduardo Leite said revenue growth had been steady across all of the firm’s regions, while the positive financial results reflected both organic growth and expansion into new offices in Casablanca, Li
08/08/2013
Charity Commission investigates Africa Relief Trust
The purpose of the inquiry is 'to examine regulatory concerns including whether the charity trustees have properly discharged their trustee duties
07/28/2013
NPA’s Fidentia appeal is welcome, but other white-collar cases stall
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) seems determined to obtain a tougher punishment for former Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown.
07/26/2013
Massive Fraud Hits Guaranty Trust Bank Again
Guaranty Trust Bank, GTBank`s customers now wonder how safe their money is with the financial institution over the managing director, Segun Agbaje’s inability to curb the high increase of fraud in the bank.
07/20/2013
Investment Corporation in a pickle over Ghanaian investment
THE Public Investment Corporation, South Africa's largest investor, is scratching its head over a nasty boardroom battle at its Nigerian bank investment, Ecobank Transnational.
07/18/2013
Addleshaws puts Africa energy market on agenda with double partner hire
Addleshaw Goddard is driving Africa up the agenda with a push into the energy and resources markets
07/18/2013
Addleshaws moves Africa energy market up agenda with double partner hire
Firm aims to leverage UK energy client relationships in Africa with partner pair
07/16/2013
South Africa’s PIC Urges Ecobank Board to Deal With Debt Dispute
The Public Investment Corp., the biggest shareholder in Ecobank Transnational Inc. urged the largest bank by branches in Africa to resolve a dispute involving businesses associated with Chairman Kolapo Lawson.
07/15/2013
Portugal's Miranda expands alliance into Cameroon
“We see economic growth activity and more importantly activity for existing clients,” Amendoeira told The Lawyer. “Over the years we’ve got enquiries from clients regarding activities in Cameroon.
07/03/2013
Top Sierra Leone bankers sent to jail
A court denied bail to the two heads of Sierra Leone's largest commercial bank accused of fraud.
06/30/2013
Baker & McKenzie Elects 71 New Partners Worldwide
Global law firm Baker & McKenzie announced the election of 71 new partners across the Firm worldwide.
06/20/2013
DLA targets Nigeria in new Africa strategy
DLA Piper is drawing up a new Africa strategy with the Nigerian market top of the agenda
06/19/2013
Linklaters to highlight ‘Five Pathways to TMT Growth for Africa’ at London conference
Over 150 senior executives will attend the conference, which is now in its fourth year
06/16/2013
Norton Rose Fulbright wins role on $1.2bn Nigeria telecoms finance deal
Norton Rose Fulbright's London arm has acted for telecoms operator
06/16/2013
Eversheds eyes expansion for Africa network
Eversheds is setting out to grow its network of African best friend firms as work coming into the continent continues to boom.
06/10/2013
South African banks may hold $1B in gold, diamonds stolen by Qaddafi
More than a billion dollars in cash, gold and diamonds believed looted by late Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi during his 40-year reign
06/09/2013
Shearman focuses on Egypt as arbitration in the region grows
International arbitration head Emmanuel Gaillard is interviewing at associate level and is thought to be after at least two more Arabic speakers to service cases in the Gulf Region.
06/08/2013
Norton Rose Fulbright eyes further Africa growth with Egypt, Kenya on agenda
We have a strong presence in Africa and we constantly keep further opportunities under review.
03/25/2013
SNR Denton makes all-female partner round with four EMEA promotions
This year's promotions come after the firm's EMEA arm made up three lawyers last year, with all of which were based in the UK, including two in London and one in Milton Keynes.