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DLA Piper South Africa adds four new senior associates

The Johannesburg office of global law firm DLA Piper has announced the internal promotion of three staff to senior associate along with welcoming Annastasia Nair to the firm.

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Pan African Lawyers Union to emphasise trade and investment alongside human rights in new term, says new President

On 27 June, Tewodros Getachew Tulu was elected the new President of the Pan African Lawyers Union. Several days later he has shared goals for his three-year term in an inaugural address.

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Reimagining Dispute Resolution: ICC Nigeria Arbitration Day charts the future of arbitration and ADR

Last week, the 2nd ICC Nigeria Arbitration Day was held in Lagos. Joseph Siyaidon, Publicity Sub Committee Chair, reflects on a remarkable event where ADR experts gathered to help grow and shape arbitration in the region

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie elevates rising star Lisa Esamah to Managing Associate among dozens of internal promotions

One of Nigeria's premier full-service corporate and commercial law firms, Udo Udomo & Belo-Osagie (UUBO), has recognised the growth of its next-gen talent base with more than 30 promotions.

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Building (air) bridges between countries and continents - Part 1

In May, direct flights began between Entebbe and London Gatwick. In the first of a two-part series, Uganda Airlines Head of Legal and Company Secretary Susan Batuuka Kaggwa discusses the legal and political complexities of such a groundbreaking move.

Africa Legal Joins African Energy Week 2025 as Media Partner, Elevating Legal Voices in Africa’s Energy Transition

Africa Legal is proud to announce its role as an official media partner for African Energy Week 2025, the continent’s leading energy event, in Cape Town from 29 September to 3 October.

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Africa-Singapore Business Forum will bridge capabilities and bolster ties between dynamic markets

African legal experts will feature as more than 700 business and government leaders from across Africa and Asia are set to convene in Singapore over 26-28 August to share insights, build networks and cement partnerships.

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New South African AI in Arbitration Guidelines balance innovation with ethics and risk management

Vanessa Jacklin-Levin and Rachel Potter of Bowmans’ Johannesburg office take a closer look at new AI Guidelines recently issued by the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) that aim to balance responsible AI use with protecting the integrity of proceedings.

Leading Namibian law firm SNC Inc promotes homegrown talent Esther Nangula Kiangi to Senior Associate

Windhoek-based specialist energy and natural resources, corporate law and disputes firm SNC Inc has continued its growth with the elevation of a former intern to Senior Associate

Africa Legal | News Jobs Course Events

DLA Piper South Africa adds four new senior associates

Pan African Lawyers Union to emphasise trade and investment alongside human rights in new term, says new President

Reimagining Dispute Resolution: ICC Nigeria Arbitration Day charts the future of arbitration and ADR

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie elevates rising star Lisa Esamah to Managing Associate among dozens of internal promotions

Featured Events

Building (air) bridges between countries and continents - Part 1

Africa Legal Joins African Energy Week 2025 as Media Partner, Elevating Legal Voices in Africa’s Energy Transition

Africa-Singapore Business Forum will bridge capabilities and bolster ties between dynamic markets

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Pan African Lawyers Union to emphasise trade and investment alongside human rights in new term, says new President

Reimagining Dispute Resolution: ICC Nigeria Arbitration Day charts the future of arbitration and ADR

From Curiosity to Clarity: My Journey Through the BNLF Summit 2025

Pan African Lawyers Union reveals a dynamic, diverse, and regionally representative new Executive Council

Rising star continues to shine as Joy Mgbado becomes Africa Co-Chair of Young ITA

Ethiopian lawyer Tewodros Getachew elected the new President of the Pan African Lawyers Union

Olaniwun Ajayi and Al Tamimi double-up on Firm of the Year prizes at Women in Business Law Awards

Greater collaboration needed to combat rising cybercrime that threatens Africa’s economic and social development, says new Interpol report

South African judiciary to have independence very soon, promises President Ramaphosa

Detained Tunisian lawyer Ahmed Souab wins 2025 Ebru Timtik Award for a lifetime dedicated to rule of law and fair trials

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Shaping Africa’s Green Revolution

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Exploring Mali’s evolving mining landscape

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Looking beyond your shores

Challenging (mis)perceptions and accelerating economic growth

Cradle to grave solutions for Africa’s key role in global energy transition

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Africa is the future for energy transition, and more (LIDW25 briefs)

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Africa’s growing role in the future of global dispute resolution

For Good: leveraging AI in a fast-changing world

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Building (air) bridges between countries and continents - Part 1

Rising star continues to shine as Joy Mgbado becomes Africa Co-Chair of Young ITA

DLA Piper South Africa adds four new senior associates

From Curiosity to Clarity: My Journey Through the BNLF Summit 2025

New South African AI in Arbitration Guidelines balance innovation with ethics and risk management

New South African AI in Arbitration Guidelines balance innovation with ethics and risk management

Leading Namibian law firm SNC Inc promotes homegrown talent Esther Nangula Kiangi to Senior Associate