http://www.thelawyer.com http://www.thelawyer.com http://www.thelawyer.com/magazine/graphics/logo-rss.png http://www.thelawyer.com http://www.thelawyer.com/sous-le-soleil/1016056.article http://www.thelawyer.com/sous-le-soleil/1016056.article Firms in north-west Africa’s Morocco and Algeria hubs are seeing a greater influx of international clients into the French-dominated market Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:01 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/flying-south/1015423.article http://www.thelawyer.com/flying-south/1015423.article The southern African region is developing quickly and its vast promise is attracting a flock of foreign law firms Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/war-and-peace/1014001.article http://www.thelawyer.com/war-and-peace/1014001.article Angola and Mozambique, both once riven by civil war, are now rich in natural resources and growing fast, but they still face big challenges. Lawyers are key to their reconstruction Mon, 3 Sep 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/star-of-africa/1012049.article http://www.thelawyer.com/star-of-africa/1012049.article Fresh from a round of bank restructuring, lawyers in Nigeria are eyeing up the myriad opportunities in their increasingly middle-class country Sun, 1 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/arabian-plights/1010910.article http://www.thelawyer.com/arabian-plights/1010910.article While the Arab Spring has left some deals up in the air, infrastructure work looks set to be the main area of growth in North Africa Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/moroccan-roll/1010899.article http://www.thelawyer.com/moroccan-roll/1010899.article The arrival of international players into Casablanca has made a confident Moroccan legal community sit up and take note Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/domestic-bliss/1009913.article http://www.thelawyer.com/domestic-bliss/1009913.article New legislation in the banking and power industries and high levels of foreign investment is keeping Nigerian lawyers busy, says Dale McEwan Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/clout-of-africa/1009893.article http://www.thelawyer.com/clout-of-africa/1009893.article African lawyers are feeling the benefit of a boom in the telecoms and minining industries. Dale McEwan reports Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/the-scramble-for-africa/1007518.article http://www.thelawyer.com/the-scramble-for-africa/1007518.article Legal work in Africa is no longer just about infrastructure projects. Joanne Harris discovers a continent where natural resources, telecoms and finance are helping create a land of plenty Sun, 3 Apr 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/trade-routes/1007504.article http://www.thelawyer.com/trade-routes/1007504.article The sheer size and diversity of the African continent necessitates a considered approach to practising there. Joanne Harris explores the manifold strategies employed by the international practices Sun, 3 Apr 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/disputed-territory/1005934.article http://www.thelawyer.com/disputed-territory/1005934.article Like all emerging jurisdictions, Africa comes with inherent risks, and with increasing inward investment the continent is seeing a rise in arbitration. Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/historic-opportunity/1005933.article http://www.thelawyer.com/historic-opportunity/1005933.article Following the Spanish example, Portuguese firms are expanding into countries with a common language, which spells opportunity in Africa. Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/lucky-strikes/1004020.article http://www.thelawyer.com/lucky-strikes/1004020.article The opening of new oil fields has sparked fresh interest in Africa from international law firms. By Tom Phillips Sun, 4 Apr 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/early-kick-off/1002940.article http://www.thelawyer.com/early-kick-off/1002940.article While the World Cup is still several months away, firms in South Africa have already begun to tackle the legal issues surrounding the tournament. Tom Phillips reports Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/africa-rising/1002938.article http://www.thelawyer.com/africa-rising/1002938.article As Africa’s economies continue to grow, opportunities for collaboration have never been greater. By Nankunda Katangaza Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/get-with-the-programme/1002900.article http://www.thelawyer.com/get-with-the-programme/1002900.article A scheme whereby African lawyers are seconded to big City firms is paying off for all concerned. James Swift gets the lowdown from those involved Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/africa-special-report-law-and-peace/1000340.article http://www.thelawyer.com/africa-special-report-law-and-peace/1000340.article The cessation of war and abundance of rich natural resources have oiled the wheels of recovery in Angola and Mozambique and are making them attractive to Portuguese law firms. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/africa-special-report-the-delta-force/1000339.article http://www.thelawyer.com/africa-special-report-the-delta-force/1000339.article A foray to foreign shores such as Nigeria could reap rich rewards for UK law firms, says Andrew Holroyd Mon, 6 Apr 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/africa-special-report-the-art-of-conversation/1000338.article http://www.thelawyer.com/africa-special-report-the-art-of-conversation/1000338.article The rewards of doing business in Africa far outweigh the challenges, especially for investors in the ITC market. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/mining-your-business/131661.article http://www.thelawyer.com/mining-your-business/131661.article Despite power problems, South Africa's mining industry is flourishing and is playing a major part in the black economic empowerment scheme. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:05 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/project-finance-eastern-assist/127736.article http://www.thelawyer.com/project-finance-eastern-assist/127736.article Sub-Saharan Africa is ripe for development - and China is making the first moves. By Corinna Mitchell and Michael Foundethakis Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:10 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/split-decision/127406.article http://www.thelawyer.com/split-decision/127406.article The conviction of the former Zambian president for corruption vindicated the decision to hold the trial in the UK, says Janet Legrand Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:12 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/power-for-the-people/124702.article http://www.thelawyer.com/power-for-the-people/124702.article South Africa can look forward to a new era of investment in and security of its energy sector. Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:07 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/colour-coding/124703.article http://www.thelawyer.com/colour-coding/124703.article The long wait is over. The Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes were finally gazetted and passed into law on 9 February 2007 by the South African government. Jay-Ann Jacobs reports Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:07 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/charter-plight/124695.article http://www.thelawyer.com/charter-plight/124695.article South Africa's legal framework is getting a long overdue overhaul with the introduction of a charter aimed at boosting diversity. But it still needs work, says George van Niekerk Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:07 GMT