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Senate Permitting Bill Sparks Environmental Enforcement Debate
Oct 24, 2026

Senate Permitting Bill Sparks Environmental Enforcement Debate

GCC Governments Launch Global ‘Super Platforms’ with Private Capital

GCC Governments Launch Global ‘Super Platforms’ with Private Capital

by Guinevere Ashcombe | October 17, 2026

GCC governments are launching global 'super platforms' with private capital, marking a shift from asset sales to large-scale investment platforms.

DIFC Courts see record claims surge to AED 18.6 billion
Oct 14, 2026

DIFC Courts see record claims surge to AED 18.6 billion

Pinsent Masons names Bill Reichert Abu Dhabi head
Oct 7, 2026

Pinsent Masons names Bill Reichert Abu Dhabi head

Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Convicted in Ghana Bribery Scheme
Oct 5, 2026

Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Convicted in Ghana Bribery Scheme

Nigeria wins hydropower arbitration case
Sep 28, 2026

Nigeria wins hydropower arbitration case

African Lawyers Gain International Experience in London Firms
Sep 26, 2026

African Lawyers Gain International Experience in London Firms

Nigeria wins $680M Mambilla hydropower arbitration case
Sep 25, 2026

Nigeria wins $680M Mambilla hydropower arbitration case

Clifford Chance and Davis Polk dominate Hong Kong law awards
Sep 16, 2026

Clifford Chance and Davis Polk dominate Hong Kong law awards

Ricketts, Osborn Debate Tariffs, Iran War at Nebraska State Fair
Sep 8, 2026

Ricketts, Osborn Debate Tariffs, Iran War at Nebraska State Fair

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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...

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East Africa Pushes to Scale Digital Solutions Regionally

East Africa Pushes to Scale Digital Solutions Regionally

by Cressida Fairweather • 01 Oct 2026

East Africa is scaling digital solutions regionally, using mobile money, farmer platforms and health-education tech to expand inclusion...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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African Lawyers Gain International Experience in London Firms

African Lawyers Gain International Experience in London Firms

by Cressida Fairweather • 26 Sep 2026

African lawyers gain international experience through London firm placements, with the 2026 cohort starting in September at top...

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Nigeria wins $680M Mambilla hydropower arbitration case

Nigeria wins $680M Mambilla hydropower arbitration case

by Marigold Thorne • 25 Sep 2026

Nigeria wins a $680M Mambilla hydropower arbitration case, avoiding a major settlement payment after an ICC tribunal ruling.

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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.

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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...

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AI Transforms Legal Work, Sparks Ethical Debate

AI Transforms Legal Work, Sparks Ethical Debate

by Marigold Thorne • 22 Sep 2026

AI transforms legal work, sparking an ethical debate over the use of generative AI in law, its efficiency,...

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