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Merger & Acquisition in Africa and South Africa
By Andrew Skipper Partner, Hogan Lovells, London
Africa is still the next big market for multinationals, even in the face of global economic uncertainty and...
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AFRICA’S Napoleon
One of the many aims of this writing is to contribute to the difficult task of finding and gathering the missing pieces that completes...
Association of Angolan Petroleum Service Companies (AECIPA) Partners with Energy Capital...
The partnership both consolidates the event’s position as Angola’s premier energy forum as well as AECIPA’s efforts to expand local content, youth empowerment in...
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The Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Financial Technology (Fintech) in Nigeria
By Efeomo Olotu, Partner, Feyisayi Lari-Williams, Consulting Associate, Demola Makinwa
Associate, Martins Okoli NYSC Associate, George Etomi & Partners
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The rise in technology development, coupled with...
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Seven Things to Consider When Transacting in Africa
Baker McKenzie lawyers based in Africa, alongside the Firm’s global Africa specialists, as well as lawyers from our African Relationship Firms from across the...
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Mauritius: Africa’s fintech hub
By Arvin Halkhoree, senior associate-barrister, Juristconsult Chambers, DLA Piper Africa member firm in Mauritius
Mauritius, the tropical island of 2,040 square kilometres with a population of...
M&A deal value rises in Africa in the first half of 2019
By Morné van der Merwe managing partner of Baker McKenzie’s Johannesburg office
There were a sharp increase in the value of total mergers and acquisitions...
Joint Statement Between the United States of America and the African Union Concerning the...
The United States and the African Union share a mutual desire and common goal to deepen dialogue and cooperation on trade and investment matters
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Green Bonds: Unlocking sustainable investment opportunities in Namibia
By Mia Kellerman, Senior Associate, Ellis Shilengudwa Incorporated (ESI), DLA Piper Africa member firm in Namibia and Ruan Bestbier, Treasury Sales and Sustainability Analyst, Bank Windhoek...
Fintech as the driver for growth in Africa’s banking sector
By Ogechi Onuoha (Associate), Taiwo Peregrino (Associate), and Ufuoma Isiavwe (Associate), Olajide Oyewole LLP, DLA Piper Africa member firm in Nigeria
According to the 2017 Global Findex Database,1 about 1.7 billion adults...
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The Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Financial Technology (Fintech) in Nigeria
By Efeomo Olotu, Partner, Feyisayi Lari-Williams, Consulting Associate, Demola Makinwa
Associate, Martins Okoli NYSC Associate, George Etomi & Partners
Introduction
The rise in technology development, coupled with...