INVESTIGATION
SEC drops investigation into Cobalt International Energy
It is the third investigation which the company, a client of Baker Botts, has undergone in six years.
Africa
EXPANSION
Andersen Global announces fifth African location in Tanzania
Andersen Global is collaborating with Tanzanian legal and tax firm East African Law Chambers in a move which sees the association's fifth location in Africa.
EXPANSION
Anderson Global announces second expansion in two days
Andersen Global has announced plans to launch a presence in Uganda signalling its fourth location in Africa - one day after revealing it was opening an office in Venice-Mestre and expanding its office space in Milan.
ARBITRATION
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East Africa ready to compete with the world's best for arbitration
African disputes should be settled in Africa and not in the boardroooms of Europe, says Evans Monari of Bowmans in Kenya.
ETHICS
Ghana judge criticises 'get-rich quick' lawyers
The top judge said that an increasing number of lawyers were putting money over ethics.
LAW FIRM EXPANSION
Dentons set to join forces with Uganda's largest law firm
The fast-growing global law firm has linked up with 12 partner KAA, the largest local law firm.
INSURANCE
Clyde beefs up South African insurance practice
The firm has taken a small team from Hogan Lovells to shore up its South African insurance practice.
APPOINTMENTS
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Dentons appoints Noor Kapdi as CEO of newly established Africa region
Noor Kapdi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the firm's newly established Africa region.
DEALS
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African and Chinese law firms sign MOU to boost investments in Africa
African and Chinese laws firms via Lex Africa and the Global Chinese Speaking Lawyers' Association have signed an MOU to boost Chinese investments in Africa by improving the confidence of Chinese entrepreneurs operating there.
EXPANSION
Andersen Global heads to Nigeria with new partnership
Andersen Global is to have a presence in Nigeria with the addition of the practice formerly run under WTS ADEBIYI & Associates.