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Under African skies – The liberalisation of civil aviation in Africa
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With a population of over 1 billion people and a landmass larger than the combined areas of the USA, India and China, Africa presents...
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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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Growing Trends in Africa – The Rise of Cannabis
By Darryl Bernstein, Partner, and Rui Lopes, Associate, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
Many countries across the globe are in the process of decriminalising the medical and...
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M&A deal value rises in Africa in the first half of...
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...
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The role of open banking in the Nigerian financial system
By Efeomo Olotu, Demola Makinwa and Jumoke Oyesanya, George Etomi & Partners
With the ever-evolving climate of the financial industry driven by rapid advances in...
Africa’s youth see a future for Bitcoin beyond speculation
Paxful is on a mission to increase access to the bitcoin economy for the people of Africa through education
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 1,...
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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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...
The impact of Brexit on South Africa and Africa
By Morne van der Merwe, Managing Partner and Head of the Corporate/M&A Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
Countries in Africa are preparing for the reality that...
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Employment law considerations during mergers
By Ebele Ikpeoyi , Associate at Bloomfield Law, Lagos, Nigeria
Introduction
Mergers are one way in which companies can increase their revenue and expand their business....