PARTNER HIRE
White & Case hires Allen & Overy's Johannesburg head to boost debt financing coverage
Banking and finance partner Lionel Shawe will provide both domestic and cross-border expertise
Africa
PROMOTIONS
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Top Nigerian law firm Banwo & Ighodalo promotes three to partnership
The 15-partner firm underlines commitment to 'organic growth' as Nigeria's legal market gains international focus
COMBINATION
Dentons to secure coveted Nigeria presence with ACAS-Law combination
Global giant says deal is key landmark in strategy to become pan-African firm
LEGAL INFORMATION
African legal information specialist Afriwise receives fresh funding to fuel growth
Legal intelligence provider will partly use the cash to increase its country coverage
LEADERSHIP CHANGES
DLA Piper Africa appoints new managing partner to maintain 'strong progress' in the region
Current Middle East managing partner Peter Somekh replaces the outgoing David Church
LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP
Aluko & Oyebode co-founder steps down as chair ushering in new leadership team
Top Nigerian firm transitions from 'founder-led' status as it looks to invest in legaltech and new practice areas
CLASS ACTION
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Leigh Day teams up with South African firm to file class action claim against Anglo American
Firms allege Zambian mine's lead contamination has affected an estimated 1,000-plus people
COUNSEL HIRE
Dentons hires ex-ambassador as part of African expansion plan
Former German diplomat Albrecht Conze joins the firm as counsel
NEW FIRM
Former Nedbank chief legal counsel launches South African law firm Maphosa Attorneys
Founder Jonathan Maphosa was also previously deputy GC at South Africa's central bank
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Expert panel revises South Africa arbitration rules to boost regional status
The Arbitration Foundation of South Africa takes 'bold step' to create 'truly international set of rules'