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Our Managing Partner, Dayo Adu will be attending and speaking at the Annual International Bar Association Employment and Diversity Law Conference 2024. During the Conference, he will be speaking on one of the breakout sessions themed, Diversity under Attack. In this session, Dayo will provide insights, from the African perspective, into the legal issues which lead to increasing incidents of racism, xenophobia, and intolerance, and contribute to the discourse on whether diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives constitute reverse discrimination, or a presumption of discrimination. To this session, Dayo brings over fourteen years of experience providing not only legal guidance, but also commercial advice tailored to the business scenarios of multinationals and national clients on labour and employment related transactions and disputes. From 2018 till date Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has recognized Dayo for his expertise in Labor & Employment in Nigeria, with commendations for exceeding expectations. Dayo will share the stage with other distinguished speakers: Stefania Maglianti, Nohid Nooreyezdan, Paul E. Bateman and La Resa Young. If you’re attending the conference, I highly recommend joining Breakout Session Two—it promises to be an enlightening and impactful discourse. #Famsville #IBAconference #Employmentandlabourlaw #Employmentlaw #Labourlawyers #Commerciallawfirm #Panafricanlawfirm

Law and Behold! 125 years of legal practice in Kenya 👏👏. Talk to us about how to achieve Business Sustainability beyond your generation.

Meritas member Wynand Pieterse of VDMA LAW in Pretoria, South Africa offers a comprehensive look at the significant changes to South Africa's Companies Act introduced by the recent Companies Amendment Bills. These amendments raise the bar on transparency, accountability, and compliance for public, state-owned, and large private companies. Highlights include: ◾ Enhanced remuneration disclosures. ◾ New takeover regulation thresholds for private companies. ◾ Streamlined processes for share buy-backs and intra-group financial assistance. ◾ Extended provisions for director liability and social & ethics committees. To navigate these changes, read Wynand’s full article: https://lnkd.in/gf-zfkVQ hashtag #MeritasAfrica hashtag #IndependentButUnited hashtag #WeAreMeritas hashtag #CorporateGovernance

Meritas member Wynand Pieterse of VDMA LAW in Pretoria, South Africa offers a comprehensive look at the significant changes to South Africa's Companies Act introduced by the recent Companies Amendment Bills. These amendments raise the bar on transparency, accountability, and compliance for public, state-owned, and large private companies. Highlights include: ◾ Enhanced remuneration disclosures. ◾ New takeover regulation thresholds for private companies. ◾ Streamlined processes for share buy-backs and intra-group financial assistance. ◾ Extended provisions for director liability and social & ethics committees. To navigate these changes, read Wynand’s full article: https://lnkd.in/gf-zfkVQ #MeritasAfrica #IndependentButUnited #WeAreMeritas #CorporateGovernance

Legal Must-Knows for Business and Professional Women in Zambia Navigating the legal landscape is crucial for any business owner. Here are five legal tips every woman entrepreneur in Zambia should know: Business Registration: Ensure your business is properly registered. Contracts: Always have written agreements with suppliers and clients. Intellectual Property: Protect your brand with trademarks. Tax Compliance: Stay up-to-date with your taxes to avoid penalties. Employment Law: Know your responsibilities as an employer. Get ahead by being legally savvy! To JOIN BPW - Click Here: https://lnkd.in/d9NqthSR #bpwzambia #bpwinternational #YBPW #womensupportingwomen #UNWomen #womeninbusiness #bpwlusakazambia #womeninleadership #businesstips101

I am really looking forward to our session where we will talk about the legislative branch of government and learn practical tips for drafting motions. I gained valuable experience in motion drafting through the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI), and I am excited to share what I have learned with you. #WILGWomen #Inspireinclusion #wilgnigeria #wilgtribe #investinwomen #iwd2024

At DLI, we recognise that legal frameworks are essential for sustainable economic development in Africa. Effective laws and policies create an enabling environment for innovation, investment and inclusive growth, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals ( #SDGs) and Africa's Agenda 2063. Key focus areas: Economic Growth (SDG 8): crafting laws that support entrepreneurship, protect intellectual property and encourage foreign and domestic investment. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9): developing regulations that foster technological advancements and infrastructure development, ensuring a strong foundation for economic activities. Peace, justice and strong Institutions (SDG 16): promoting transparent, accountable and inclusive institutions to uphold the rule of law and ensure fair economic opportunities for all. Legal frameworks for economic development: Business regulations: simplifying business registration processes, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and ensuring fair competition to encourage startups and SMEs. Trade policies: formulating trade agreements and policies that enhance market access and integration within regional and global economies. Investment laws: creating a stable and predictable legal environment to attract and retain investments, focusing on investor protections and dispute resolution mechanisms. Intellectual property rights: strengthening IP laws to protect innovations, encouraging creativity and technological advancements. Delivering change: Policy advocacy: engaging with policymakers, legal experts, and stakeholders to draft and promote laws that drive economic growth and align with international best practices. Capacity building: providing training and resources for legal professionals, businesses and government officials to effectively implement and navigate economic laws. Public-Private Partnerships: collaborating with private sector entities to ensure that legal frameworks support and enhance business operations and economic activities. Community outreach: Educating communities about their legal rights and economic opportunities to foster a more inclusive and informed society. Our efforts are geared towards ensuring that legal frameworks not only support economic development but also uphold the principles of justice, equity and sustainability as envisioned in Agenda 2063. Join us in building a legal foundation for economic prosperity! Together, we can create an environment where businesses flourish, innovations thrive, and communities prosper. #EconomicDevelopment #LegalFrameworks #SDGs #Agenda2063 #InclusiveGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaRising #DevelopmentLiteracyInstitute

🌟 The Assessment Journey Begins! 🌟 With nominations complete, we are now diving into the first step of assessments: Self Evaluation! 📝 Are you a nominee this year? Have you received your self-evaluation tool yet? 📧 Check your email, fill out the tool, and submit it before the deadline. Remember to attach your certificates, testimonials, and other supporting documents! 📂 Stay connected and follow this page for all the latest updates on the assessments. Let's make this year’s evaluations outstanding! 🚀 #NLA2024 #SelfEvaluation #Assessments #StayConnected #ExcellenceInAdvocacy Law Society of Kenya - Nairobi Branch Anne C Odhiambo

This new publication by Dr Oludara Akanmidu provides a critical analysis of the enforcement regime for breach of directors’ duties in sub-Saharan Africa. Focusing on Nigeria 🇳🇬, Kenya 🇰🇪, Ghana 🇬🇭, and Tanzania 🇹🇿, it interrogates the current ‘state of play’ regarding the enforcement of directors’ duties in sub-Saharan African countries. The book examines the effectiveness of enforcement, the reasons for its successes or failures and how it might be improved in these countries. Finally, taking into consideration the specific socio-cultural context of the countries in question, it offers persuasive and practical avenues for reform. Scholars and practitioners of #comparative #corporate #law and corporate #governance in #Africa will be of interest. For more information on the book visit: https://lnkd.in/dY-BsyUU

Education and awareness are the first steps towards meaningful change. We are dedicated to providing valuable insight and information with the hope of driving positive and inclusive change in South Africa’s legal profession. https://lnkd.in/dCJKqUYN #DiversityEquityandInclusion #DiversityEquityandInclusionMatters #LegalLeadership #CorporateDiversity #Diversity