Tag: dispute resolution

‘Bold step forward’ for African dispute resolution as new Handbook on Arbitration in Kenya launched

During the Law Society of Kenya’s annual conference 2025, a landmark practical guide on arbitration was launched. Edited by Professors Kenneth Wyne Mutuma and Githu Muigai, and with a glittering array of contributors, the new book is a ‘definitive statement on arbitration in Africa’

Kenyan High Court clarifies locus standi of foreign companies in Kenya

Dominic Indokhomi, Cynthia Amutete, and Elvis Wakaba of Bowmans’ Nairobi office take a closer look at a significant recent ruling that departs from prior uncertainty to address the legal capacity and standing of foreign companies to bring proceedings in Kenyan courts.

African disputes and international arbitration expert Duncan Bagshaw begins new role at Norton Rose Fulbright

The first-ever Registrar of the LCIA-MIAC Arbitration Centre in Mauritius, renowned international arbitration expert Duncan Bagshaw has this week begun his new role as a partner in the global international arbitration team of Norton Rose Fulbright

Energy disputes are inevitable. Delays don’t have to be

Webber Wentzel is a leading legal adviser for the energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ahead of Africa Energy Forum 2025, Kirsten Wolmarans explores how the long-term sustainability of energy projects is significantly impacted by how disputes are resolved

Updating knowledge and getting boots on the ground (LIDW25 briefs)

London International Disputes Week has brought together leading figures from across the global dispute resolution community. After a member-hosted event on the future of Africa-UK disputes, we spoke with ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode partner Ngo-Martins Okonmah

The power of pro bono, for all involved

Speaking at an ‘interlude’ during LIDW25’s Main Conference, Sharif A Shivji KC and Slaughter & May partner Richard Jeens urged delegates to embrace the power of pro bono and respond to pressing needs

Connecting with great minds (LIDW25 briefs)

London International Disputes Week has brought together leading figures from across the global dispute resolution community. At the Main Conference, we spoke with Nigerian practitioner Taiwo Ogbara

Innovative dispute resolution can drive growth and transformation, says Minister Sarah Sackman KC ahead of LIDW25

With a theme of ‘Innovation in Dispute Resolution: Navigating Global Risks’, London International Disputes Week will bring together leading figures from across the global dispute resolution community on 2-6 June 2025.

Building networks and learning to add value, wherever you are

London-based Nigerian counsel Hamid Abdulkareem is a co-chair of the IBA Arbitration Committee’s Africa Group. He spoke with Africa Legal about what attracted him to a career in law, opportunities for young lawyers, and the evolution of West African dispute resolution.

Norton Rose Fulbright SA bolsters disputes offering with maritime expert Nick Veldman

Maritime lawyer Nick Veldman has today joined the Cape Town office of Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, as a Director in its Shipping and Transport Litigation practice.

Disputes practitioners must be agile and forward-thinking, says former ICJ President ahead of LIDW25 keynote

Mauritius firm CMS Prism continues growth by adding new Head of Dispute Resolution

Leading Mauritius business law firm CMS Prism (in association with CMS) has bolstered its disputes practice with today’s announcement of longtime senior state counsel Gaelle Angoh Li Ying Pin as its new Head of Dispute Resolution

World-renowned leaders set to gather for LIDW

London International Disputes Week (LIDW) has unveiled the agenda for its Main Conference taking place on 4 June, which features a line-up of internationally renowned names from the legal, business and political sectors.

International recognition for Ethiopian firm

DABLO Law Firm has been recognised in The Legal 500 rankings as a leading law firm in Ethiopia. Africa Legal found out how the firm achieved this and what their plans are for the future.

Cross-border disputes a challenge for AfCFTA

Although 47 African states have now ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, many challenges still lie ahead, particularly for private parties with disputes, writes Pelumi Abdul.

Dispute Resolution Team of the Year

One of the most hotly contested divisions of the 2023 African Legal Awards was for Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year, ultimately won by TripleOKLaw LLP

Uniting for global challenge and opportunity

London International Disputes Week (LIDW) has announced its theme for LIDW24. The 2024 conference will focus on how the international disputes community is “Uniting for global challenge and opportunity”.

Advancing fair and just arbitral proceedings

In this week’s Coffee Break podcast, two seasoned arbitrators, Ania Farren and Marily Paralika, chat to Africa Legal about how the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Commercial Arbitration is empowering and strengthening Africa’s arbitration landscape.