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Trust to Transformation: Africa Legal, Lewis Silkin, Law Society, and UK Ministry of Justice to host Africa-UK dialogue at LIDW26

London International Disputes Week returns across 1-5 June; alongside International Arbitration Day and the Main Conference, there will be 300+ member-hosted events. Africa Legal, Lewis Silkin, The Law Society of England and Wales and the UK Ministry of Justice GREAT Legal Services campaign will host a key session on cross-border disputes involving African parties.

Harambee: Joining hands across the legal divide

In the spirit of harambee (pulling together in Swahili), the UK government and Africa Legal have embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at fostering unity and shared growth between the legal sectors of the UK and East Africa.

Resolving Africa’s energy disputes: Collaboration is key

Energy disputes across Africa require a nuanced understanding of both local and international legal landscapes. Robert Wheal, a UK-based practitioner working extensively in Africa, shared his valuable insights on these complexities and the crucial role of collaboration at the Africa Energy Dispute Resolution Roundtable.

Resolving Africa’s energy disputes: South Africa

While energy disputes in South Africa share many of the challenges that affect the conduct of energy disputes in other jurisdictions, the backdrop is of a country desperate for the sustainable provision of energy. Sarah McKenzie, partner at Webber Wentzel, shared some insights into this growing and competitive market at the Africa Energy Dispute Resolution Roundtable.