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

The Young ITA has announced its new Board Members, welcoming an outstanding group of young leaders from across the globe. This includes Nigerian lawyer Joy Mgbado as Africa Co-Chair 2025-2027.

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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.

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Ghada El Ehwany makes history as she becomes the new Managing Partner for Baker McKenzie Cairo

Baker McKenzie Cairo - Helmy, Hamza & Partners has today announced that corporate commercial expert Ghada El Ehwany has begun her new role as the firm’s Managing Partner.

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Angolan projects, M&A, and corporate law expert Rúben Brigolas promoted to partner at PLMJ

Leading Lusophone law firm PLMJ has announced the promotion of three new partners specialising in Corporate M&A, Tax and International law, including Angola expert Rúben Brigolas

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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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COMESA–EAC pact signals a new era of regional competition regulation

On 11 June the COMESA and East African Community competition bodies agreed to strengthen cooperation in competition and consumer protection. Joyce Karanja, Head of Competition in Bowmans’ Nairobi office, along with Wang’ombe Kariuki and Cynthia Waweru, explore the highlights and implications.

African lawyers Tanya Seitz, Ryan Alho, and Mostafa Lotayef among Baker McKenzie’s global partner promotions

Leading global firm Baker McKenzie has today announced the promotion of 59 lawyers to partner or partner equivalents among its member firms, including three African-based promotions.

Africa Legal | News Jobs Course Events

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

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

Ghada El Ehwany makes history as she becomes the new Managing Partner for Baker McKenzie Cairo

Angolan projects, M&A, and corporate law expert Rúben Brigolas promoted to partner at PLMJ

Featured Events

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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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

Nature Conservancy nabs Kenyan corporate law star Sylvia Kithinji as new Associate General Counsel

Kenyan A-G and NCIA call for feedback on proposed ADR law reforms

Nigerian academic and lawyer Dapo Akande receives honorary doctorate for his leadership in international law

Tanzania and Mali exit the FATF’s ‘Grey List’ - will South Africa, Nigeria, and Mozambique be next?

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Investing in Africa's greener future

The journey so far

Navigating product liability in the health sector

The O-shaped lawyer and Africa’s legal evolution

ESG and law in Africa: Navigating sustainability and governance

Shaping Africa’s Green Revolution

Real-world solutions to real-world problems

Overcoming imposter syndrome

Exploring Mali’s evolving mining landscape

Connecting investors and destinations through financial strategies

Profiles and Features

Challenging (mis)perceptions and accelerating economic growth

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

Giving Africans a greater voice in international arbitration (LIDW25 briefs)

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

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

Tailoring a green legal practice (LIDW25 briefs)

Connecting with great minds (LIDW25 briefs)

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

For Good: leveraging AI in a fast-changing world

Building networks and learning to add value, wherever you are

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

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

African lawyers Tanya Seitz, Ryan Alho, and Mostafa Lotayef among Baker McKenzie’s global partner promotions

Nature Conservancy nabs Kenyan corporate law star Sylvia Kithinji as new Associate General Counsel

Uganda’s new Climate Change regulations a bold step forward

COMESA–EAC pact signals a new era of regional competition regulation

African lawyers Tanya Seitz, Ryan Alho, and Mostafa Lotayef among Baker McKenzie’s global partner promotions