Tag: afcfta

Support for African trading bloc gathers momentum

The dream of Africa having a viable economic bloc is becoming a reality, and actors in the legal and business sectors have been exploring ways to eliminate barriers that have slowed the process, writes Paul Ogemba.

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.

Tapping into the potential of the Silicon Savannah

Innovation has helped power Kenya’s economy since M-PESA’s launch in 2007 and there are many new developments on the horizon. Leading fintech lawyers Catherine Kariuki Mulika and Janet Othero spoke to Craig Sisterson about risks and new opportunities on the Silicon Savannah.

Building the world’s most respected African law firm

Mobolaji Oriola, founding partner of Allen & Brooks in Nigeria, takes pride in the fact that the firm, founded during the 2020 pandemic, is sailing well. He told Africa Legal that being recognised by clients and relevant institutions is the firepower that keeps them going.

Investing in Africa

Despite global challenges, Africa boasts a variety of opportunities for proactive businesses and investors. Deepa Vallabh and Chris Green spoke to Craig Sisterson about how developing markets can embrace their future.

Understanding opportunities and grabbing them

In Part 2 of Hogan Lovells’ new podcast, The Africa GC Series, three leading GCs from some of the world’s largest corporates share their experience and insights regarding external legal advisors, ESG and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement.

AfCFTA journey is a marathon not a sprint

In this podcast, Joy Impano of Gikera & Vadgama Advocates shares her insights on all things related to the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement with Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson.

AfCFTA Insights Report

To mark the culmination of nine months of a collaboration to produce content, we are delighted to release a downloadable compilation of expert insights from leading African law firm, Webber Wentzel. This collaboration is specifically focussed on the issues around the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Disputes: Intra-African Investment

In the second of two podcasts, hosted by law firm Webber Wentzel, lawyers Vlad Movshovich (Webber Wentzel), Tunde Fagbohunlu (Aluko and Oyebode) and Roland Ziadé (Linklaters) discuss intra-African investment and what protocols are needed for disputes.

Keeping Investments Safe

Investment protection under the new parameters set by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the subject of a high level podcast discussion produced by African law firm Webber Wentzel.

Creating the right ecosystem

The forthcoming African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to forever change the commercial and trade landscape across Africa by cutting red tape, reduce trade tariffs, creating jobs and enhancing regional cooperation across 54 nations and creating the largest free trade zone in the world.