Tag: hogan lovells

Using commercial litigation as a platform to fix things

Ansie Menezes’ personal desire to help people “fix things” is what prompted her to pursue a legal career with a focus on commercial litigation. She spoke to Nikita Smith about her journey in the field.

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.

High impact through cold storage

Hogan Lovells is proud to have advised Dutch development bank FMO (Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V.), on its recent co-investment with funds managed by African Infrastructure Investment Managers into Commercial Cold Holdings Limited (CCH).

Climate-resilient water solutions for Mozambique

More than 770 million people in the world do not have access to clean water close to home. Global law firm Hogan Lovells and international charity WaterAid aim to change this.

Business leaders, legal experts

Hogan Lovells recently launched their new podcast, The Africa GC Series, where leading GCs from some of the world’s largest corporates share their experience and insights. In Episode 1, three panellists focus on the evolving GC role as a business enabler and driver.

Opportunity Amidst Global Uncertainty

Much of the developed world is in turmoil at the moment, but such situations often produce the best opportunities. Hogan Lovells’ upcoming Africa in Focus event will look at how developing African markets can take advantage of the current global situation.

Launchpad for greater impact still

Andrew Skipper MBE, Hogan Lovells’ Chair of Africa Practice, was recently awarded a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to British Trade and Investment in Africa. He spoke to Africa Legal about the award and his future plans.

Powerful Partnerships

Strong relationships between law firms with in depth local knowledge and those with global networks have become a winning formula in Africa. Nowhere is this more apparent than the partnerships established by Hogan Lovells and many of Africa’s top law firms.

Minerals Should Be Forever

For centuries Africa has been exploited for its mineral resources but, as the world has changed, so too has the attitude of mining companies and the communities where they operate.

Keeping the Conversation Going

In an international meeting of legal minds, law firm Hogan Lovells is working with its African partners to create content with a local perspective. These collaborations with associates are aimed at developing the existing relationships between the firms and ensuring that this extends to the partners of tomorrow.

“Go Far Together”

This episode of the Africa Legal Podcast brings you insights and experiences from leading international law firm, Hogan Lovells.

Thought Leader – The Future of Mining | Diversity

A survey that takes stock of diversity in the mining sector has shown that this will be the top driver of commercial success in the coming decades.