Our top story for 2023 was an interview with Deepa Vallabh and Chris Green of Hogan Lovells, who shared ways developing markets can embrace their future. The duo pointed out that despite global challenges, Africa boasts a variety of opportunities for proactive businesses and investors.
Our second most read story was an interview with Juanita Derex-Briggs from Olaniwun Ajayi, which focused on African lawyers and firms that are making an international impact. Naturally the discussion touched on the way Olaniwun Ajayi completely broke the mould for African law firms by opening its own London office in December 2021.
The next most read story in 2023 was an article by Yael Shafrir, Associate Director at Webber Wentzel, who shared some insights into the fast-evolving e-mobility sector and the significant opportunities it presents for sustainable growth and job creation in Africa.
The fourth most popular story among our readers this year focused on shaping and protecting IP rights in Africa in the wake of the AfCFTA IPR Protocol being adopted by the Assembly of the African Union. Arnold Moyo and Patience Nkomo of Gambe Law Group shared on the importance of IP to Africa’s future.
Lawyers the world over are eager to keep their finger on the pulse of the industry, and Africa is no different, as evidenced by our fifth most popular story. It announced that global giant CMS had added a Mozambican firm to their stable: Couto, Graça e Associados, lda – member of CMS.
Our next most read story also showcased how African firms are finding value in joining international alliances to build on their international reach and learn from peers around the world. This article looked at some of the reasons Otto Itumeleng Law Chambers joined Alliott Global Alliance.
Mining has been big news this year, and in our next most popular article, Shepherd Machigere and Simbarashe Absolom Murondoti discussed the prospect that mining in Zimbabwe could soon be worth $12 billion annually thanks to its huge lithium deposits and vast, diversified mineral resources.
Cyber criminals have stooped to new lows in 2023, and number eight on our list served as a dire warning to legal firms that they could be held liable for their clients’ losses – like ENS was – if they’re not extra vigilant.
In our next most read article, Samuel Olawepo highlighted the numerous opportunities for local businesses and foreign investors in Nigeria, where there’s a whole lot going on in its rapidly developing energy sector.
Rounding off the top ten is an article showcasing the way Mosima Attorneys has identified an opportunity to assist start-up tech companies navigate their way to success by dedicating a department specifically to this goal.
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