Managers of Wealth Africa

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Addleshaws moves Africa energy market up agenda with double partner hire

Firm aims to leverage UK energy client relationships in Africa with partner pair

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.

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.

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.

Baker & McKenzie Elects 71 New Partners Worldwide

Global law firm Baker & McKenzie announced the election of 71 new partners across the Firm worldwide.

DLA targets Nigeria in new Africa strategy

DLA Piper is drawing up a new Africa strategy with the Nigerian market top of the agenda

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

Norton Rose Fulbright wins role on $1.2bn Nigeria telecoms finance deal

Norton Rose Fulbright's London arm has acted for telecoms operator

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Loyens & Loeff advised Al Masah Capital Limited on the first UCITS IV-compliant fund platform in the MENA region

The Investment Management teams of Loyens & Loeff in Dubai and Luxembourg advised AMCL on the structuring, drafting and operational setup of the new umbrella fund.

FATCA Model 2 Agreement Released - Withers

Model 2 essentially builds upon the foundation of Model 1 with some significant differences

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