Advancing International Arbitration in Africa: A discussion with Svetlana Vasileva, the new Secretary General of AFSA.

13 July, 2023
Jonathan Ripley-Evans, Partner and Head of Disputes South Africa sat down with Svetlana Vasileva, the recently appointed Secretary General of the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) International Division, to discuss the future of international arbitration in Africa. Svetlana has had a successful international legal career that began in Bulgaria, where she completed her LLM … Read more

Legal Gaslighting – SLAPP-ing back at abusive process

03 July, 2023
In a case involving former President of the Republic of South Africa Jacob Zuma, journalist Karyn Maughan, and a Senior State Advocate of the National Prosecuting Authority William Downer SC, the High Court has delivered a resolute judgement condemning the abuse of legal procedures, and the utilisation of “SLAPP” lawsuits as a means to stifle … Read more

2022 SOAS ARBITRATION IN AFRICA SURVEY REVEALS A THRIVING MARKET FOR ARBITRATION ON THE CONTINENT

25 November, 2022
The School of Oriental and African Studies recently published the third iteration of its Arbitration in Africa Survey Report in October 2022 (here) (2022 survey). The results reveal increasing engagement with and enthusiasm for arbitration among African practitioners, particularly in the booming construction and infrastructure sector. Strong participation from practitioners in jurisdictions with active arbitral … Read more

Cameron Dunstan-Smith wins Lexology Client Choice Award 2022

16 November, 2022
Cameron Dunstan-Smith, partner in our Johannesburg disputes and CC&I practice, has been selected as the winner for the Lexology Client Choice Awards 2022 for Investigations in South Africa. Cameron has extensive experience in conducting investigations and providing related compliance advice in South Africa and in the broader African market. As a specialist in anti-bribery and … Read more

Collaboration and cultural awareness

28 July, 2022
International dispute resolution experts Khrushchev Ekwueme and Paula Hodges QC recently spoke to Craig Sisterson about the importance of collaboration Paula Hodges QC, Head of the Global Arbitration Practice, recently shared her views with Africa Legal on the importance of collaboration amongst lawyers and law firms. Paula explained that it is common in international arbitration … Read more

SOUTH AFRICA LEGAL PRIVILEGE MEETS JOURNALISTIC FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

11 July, 2022
Investigation reports compiled by law firms, accountants or forensic specialists for large companies are usually highly confidential but are also highly sought-after by media outlets seeking access to information which they believe to be in the public interest. Such seemingly incompatible perspectives – where one side wishes to use legal privilege to prevent dirty laundry … Read more