Author: Guinevere Ashcombe

Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Convicted in Ghana Bribery Scheme

Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Convicted in Ghana Bribery Scheme

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 05 Oct 2026

Former Goldman Sachs banker convicted in a Ghana bribery scheme, facing 30 years for conspiring to pay $1...

Glencore executives deny bribery charges in African operations

Glencore executives deny bribery charges in African operations

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 02 Oct 2026

Six Glencore executives deny bribery allegations tied to African operations in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast ahead of...

Zenith takes Tunisia case to European court

Zenith takes Tunisia case to European court

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 30 Sep 2026

Zenith Energy takes Tunisia case to European court over alleged arbitration irregularities involving USD 130 million claim.

Quickmart to List on Nairobi Exchange, First PE Exit

Quickmart to List on Nairobi Exchange, First PE Exit

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 29 Sep 2026

Quickmart's listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange marks Kenya's first private-equity exit via stock exchange, pending regulatory approvals.

Nigeria wins hydropower arbitration case

Nigeria wins hydropower arbitration case

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 28 Sep 2026

Nigeria wins hydropower arbitration case, avoiding $680 million payment in hydropower project dispute.

COMESA Court role in investment disputes

COMESA Court role in investment disputes

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 24 Sep 2026

COMESA Court plays a crucial role in resolving investment disputes in regional integration efforts.

Latham & Watkins hires Freshfields partners Hong Kong

Latham & Watkins hires Freshfields partners Hong Kong

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 23 Sep 2026

Latham & Watkins hires Freshfields partners in Hong Kong, expanding its transactional platform in Asia with new capital...

HKIAC records record-high arbitration filings amid global expansion

HKIAC records record-high arbitration filings amid global expansion

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 21 Sep 2026

HKIAC records record-high arbitration filings for 2025, reaching 388 cases with a more diverse international user base.

Singapore hosts dispute resolution leaders to defend rule of law

Singapore hosts dispute resolution leaders to defend rule of law

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 18 Sep 2026

Singapore Convention Week 2026 gathered legal leaders to explore how dispute resolution adapts to modern trade challenges while...

Stellaris VC appoints Preseedha Premnath as counsel

Stellaris VC appoints Preseedha Premnath as counsel

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 17 Sep 2026

Stellaris Venture Partners names Preseedha Premnath as its venture capital counsel, bringing over a decade of legal expertise...