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Join us for our webinar ‘Commercial Litigation in Anglophone Africa – Part 4’, taking place on the 16th September 2024 from 12:00pm-1:00pm! Andrew Moran KC and Anthony Kennedy are the authors of Commercial Litigation in Anglophone Africa (2nd Ed Juta), an authoritative work which details the broad framework of the private international law rules in operation in each of the sixteen Anglophone jurisdictions considered: Botswana, Gambia, Ghana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The authors will be back with a fourth session of the webinar series and will be joined by guest speakers Lorraine Aboagye (Barrister, Essex Court) and Babajide Ogundipe (Partner, Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore). In the webinar: -          Anthony will discuss the approach taken by the courts of the Republic of South Africa; -           Lorraine will reflect on the attitude of the Ghanaian courts; and -          Babajide will consider how Nigerian courts address jurisdiction clauses." Find out more about the event here – https://lnkd.in/gB9eyXAb Register for free here – https://lnkd.in/gBVnyscV #CommercialLitigation #AnglophoneAfrica #Litigation #InternationalLaw #Disputes #TL4 Serle Court

Hiil Law Firm Stands for Somalia's Sovereignty 🇸🇴 At Hiil Law Firm, we believe in upholding justice and protecting the sovereignty of nations. We stand united in raising our voice against the illegal agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia, which infringes upon Somalia's territorial waters. This unjust agreement threatens the very fabric of Somalia's sovereignty. As advocates for fairness and legality, we join the chorus of voices protesting this infringement. It's crucial to stand together in defense of international law and the rights of nations. Let's amplify our collective call for justice and the protection of Somalia's territorial integrity. #StandForJustice #ProtectSovereignty #HiilLawFirm #SomaliaSolidarity

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We’re excited to be part of the 1st National Law Conference, organized by the National Law Development Commission. This landmark event, themed "Zambia at 60: An Introspection of the Evolution of the Statute Book and Its Contribution to National Development," provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the progress of Zambia’s legal landscape over the past six decades. #ZambiaAt60 #NationalLawConference #LegalEvolution #NationalDevelopment #PlanInternationalZambia Plan International Plan International - MEESA (Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa)

🌟 Legal Insight of the Day 🌟 Navigating complex legal matters can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. At OMO Law, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way. Today, we're shedding light on a critical area of our expertise: Enforcement of Foreign Judgments. Did you know? Enforcing a foreign judgment in Kenya involves a thorough understanding of both local and international laws. Here are some key points to consider: Reciprocity Requirement: Ensure that the judgment originates from a country with which Kenya has a reciprocal enforcement agreement. Application Process: File an application in the Kenyan High Court to recognize and enforce the foreign judgment. Legal Grounds: Be prepared to demonstrate that the foreign judgment is final, conclusive, and enforceable in its originating country. Our team at OMO Law has extensive experience in cross-border litigation and the enforcement of foreign judgments. We are committed to providing strategic and effective legal solutions tailored to your unique needs. If you need assistance with enforcing a foreign judgment or any other legal matter, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Let's turn your legal challenges into successful outcomes. #LegalInsight #ForeignJudgmentEnforcement #OMOLaw #LegalExpertise #CrossBorderLitigation #KenyaLaw Maingi James .Esq

INSIGHTS | Our Africa Competition Law Guide provides answers to frequently asked questions (#FAQ) in relation to #CompetitionLaw regimes in various African countries - prepared by our competition law specialists across our African footprint. It contains chapters on Burundi, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (contributed by our head of Competition | Kenya, Joyce Karanja, and partner, Xolani Nyali), Kenya (contributed by Joyce Karanja, and senior associates, Michelle Kimonye and Mutugi Mutegi), Mauritius (contributed by partner, Shianee Calcutteea), Namibia (contributed by partner, Irvin Titus, and associate, Lara Herselman), South Africa, Tanzania (contributed by senior partner, Dr Wilbert Kapinga, and senior associate, Bertha Mwarija) and Zambia (contributed by partners, Bwalya Chilufya-Musonda and Joshua Mwamulima). The complete guide is available here: https://lnkd.in/d4vxmi3Q

Other than litigation, other alternatives to dispute resolution have been recognized and encouraged in Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. These include negotiation, mediation, and conciliation. However, there appears to be an increasing trend toward the use of arbitration as a means to resolve disputes in Kenya. Arbitration in Kenya is governed by the provisions of the Arbitration Act 1995. Being a signatory to the 1958 New York Convention, Kenya has adopted the UNCITRAL model of arbitration. There is also an active local chapter of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Furthermore, Kenya established the Nairobi International Arbitration Centre which mirrors the London Court of International Arbitration modalities and operations. Learn more about Kenya and Africa's arbitration landscape from this discussion with John Ohaga SC CArb FCIArb and Africa Legal here: https://bit.ly/3SFxN38 #SeeBeyond #disputeresolution #arbitration

🌟 Grab Your Legal Compass! 🌟 Hello Legal Eagles of Zambia, Dive into our special edition newsletter for March 2024, your roadmap through the twists and turns of our legal jungle! We're unpacking everything from the buzz of new law firms to the crunch of economic and regulatory puzzles.

If you want to understand recent developments in African competition law, then read this new publication from Bowmans (Law Firm) According to Bowmans: The AfCFTA Competition Protocol was adopted in February 2023. The Protocol provides for the establishment of a continental competition regulator and adopts a hard law approach to competition law enforcement on the continent. See my article on the AfCFTA Competition Protocol here https://lnkd.in/dDsxx_fJ Bowmans also notes that: Dedicated competition legislation was introduced in Lesotho during in 2022, and in Uganda early in 2024. Also see my paper on the spread of competition law which had noted African countries that had not adopted competition laws by 2020, available here https://lnkd.in/d8_z9jrs Bowmans also brings to our attention countries that are amending their laws: Amendments to existing competition legislation in the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa, (CEMAC) Egypt, Malawi, Morocco and Zambia were adopted, and material amendments are proposed for the competition law regimes in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA); the East African Community (EAC); Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); Kenya, and Tanzania. It is also proposed that the Competition Act in various countries, including in eSwatini, Namibia and Zimbabwe be repealed, and a draft Competition Bill for each of these countries are at various stages. Plans are afoot to operationalise the Burundi Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the National Competition Commission of Comoros, and the Competition Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is also envisaged that the EAC Competition Commission will soon adopt an ex-ante merger control regime and become fully operational in respect of all areas of competition law enforcement. To read more follow this link https://lnkd.in/d2yW3EEp

The Kano emirate crisis and unfolding legal dramas - Dateline Nigeria The ongoing drama of the Kano Emirate Crisis has not only continued to capture the attention of Nigerians but has also revealed deep-seated tensions between political manipulation and justice administration within the country. At the center of this crisis is a complex interplay of legal interpretations, political ambitions, and cultural heritage, all of which are … https://lnkd.in/dHcbdSy5