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
LEADERSHIP CHANGES
Current Middle East managing partner Peter Somekh replaces the outgoing David Church
LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP
Top Nigerian firm transitions from 'founder-led' status as it looks to invest in legaltech and new practice areas
CLASS ACTION
Firms allege Zambian mine's lead contamination has affected an estimated 1,000-plus people
COUNSEL HIRE
Former German diplomat Albrecht Conze joins the firm as counsel
NEW FIRM
Founder Jonathan Maphosa was also previously deputy GC at South Africa's central bank
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Arbitration Foundation of South Africa takes 'bold step' to create 'truly international set of rules'
COMMENTARY
Joyce Karanja argues the tribunal's first judgment shows it will not hesitate to vary or overturn decisions of the Competition Authority
OFFICE OPENINGS
New openings take Bowmans' African office network to nine across eight countries
PARTNER HIRES
Firm highlights the Horn of Africa as 'incredibly important market'
FAMILY LAW
Zenobia Du Toit reports on how family courts are adapting to South Africa's National State of Disaster