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Financial Services sector calling out for clear line of sight on Artificial intelligence (AI), Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) regulatory horizon: DLA Piper research

The high levels of optimism are being attributed to advancements in technology (71%), the launch of new products and services to drive growth (55%) and changing consumer and investor behaviours (38%)

Businesses say the lack of clarity around ESG and AI regulation is a key challenge to realising the benefits of technology and innovation; Despite recognising the business opportunity with AI, as firms opt to bring in suppliers rather than recruiting in-house specialists, they may be left without the internal talent…

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Minchin & Kelly signs partnership with sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo

Under the partnership, Minchin & Kelly together with DLA Piper Africa will be Tebogo's official legal sponsor, providing the 21-year old Motswana sprinter with legal services

Minchin & Kelly (Botswana), a member of DLA Piper Africa (www.DLAPiper.com), is proud to announce its partnership with 2024 Olympic Gold medallist and Motswana sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo. Under the partnership, Minchin & Kelly together with DLA Piper Africa will be Tebogo's official legal sponsor, providing the 21-year old Motswana…

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DLA Piper Africa partners with Olympic gold medallist and African sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo

Under its partnership, DLA Piper Africa will be Tebogo's official legal sponsor, providing the 21-year old Motswana sprinter with legal services locally in Botswana, across Africa and globally

DLA Piper Africa (www.DLAPiper.com) is proud to announce its partnership with 2024 Olympic Gold medallist and African sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo. Under its partnership, DLA Piper Africa will be Tebogo's official legal sponsor, providing the 21-year old Motswana sprinter with legal services locally in Botswana, across Africa and globally. Born in…

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South Africa’s apex court turns down the Minister of Home Affairs’ request to appeal the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) judgment

Brings a close the landmark challenge and upholds the setting aside of the termination of ZEP regime

The decision by South Africa’s highest court to refuse the Minister of Home Affairs’ leave to an appeal, cements a landmark ruling for The Helen Suzman Foundatoin (HSF), represented by DLA Piper (https://www.DLAPiper.com), that successfully challenged the decision to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit Regime (ZEP). The Constitutional Court of…

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DLA Piper welcomes Kalidou Gadio as co-chair of the US-Africa Practice

Gadio brings deep knowledge of the Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA regions, having previously spent 27 years at the African Development Bank, including eight years as general counsel

DLA Piper (www.DLAPiper.com) is pleased to welcome Kalidou Gadio as co-chair of the US-Africa Practice based out of the firm’s Washington, DC office. Gadio’s practice focuses on strategic and economic development projects involving energy, natural resources, and infrastructure. He represents developers, construction companies, financiers and sovereign states on financing structures, risk…

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DLA Piper Africa office in Nigeria appoints new Managing Partner

Bola succeeds Mr Tunde Oyewole who will now serve as Chairman of the Nigeria Firm’s Board

DLA Piper (www.DLAPiper.com) Africa’s Nigeria office (Olajide Oyewole LLP) has announced the appointment of Mrs Bola Tinubu as its Managing Partner, effective 1 January 2024. Bola succeeds Mr Tunde Oyewole who will now serve as Chairman of the Nigeria Firm’s Board. Bola leads the Corporate and Boardroom Counsel Practices in…

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DLA Piper Africa, Burundi appoints Ida Djuma as Managing Partner

Ida succeeds Claver Nigarura, with her appointment further strengthening the firm's leadership team and position as one of the leading law firms in Burundi

DLA Piper Africa’s Burundi office (https://www.DLAPiper.com), RUBEYA & Co-Advocates, has announced the appointment of Ida Djuma as its Managing Partner. Ida succeeds Claver Nigarura, with her appointment further strengthening the firm's leadership team and position as one of the leading law firms in Burundi. Ida brings a wealth of experience…

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The Helen Suzman Foundation successfully challenges South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs on Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) termination

HSF made a series of arguments in support of its belief that the decision was unconstitutional

The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF), represented by DLA Piper (www.DLAPiper.com) and Advocate Steven Budlender SC, has been successful in challenging the Minister of Home Affairs over the legality of terminating the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit regime (ZEP) in the Pretoria High Court. The ruling, announced on 28 June, deems the Minister’s…

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DLA Piper continues growth in South Africa with two director appointments

Charles Smith joins the firm’s Corporate practice and Megan Sturgeon joins the firm’s Litigation & Regulatory team on 1 March 2023

Global law firm DLA Piper (www.DLAPiper.com) announces the appointment of two new directors in South Africa. Charles Smith joins the firm’s Corporate practice and Megan Sturgeon joins the firm’s Litigation & Regulatory team on 1 March 2023. Charles advises both domestic and foreign companies on a wide range of corporate transactions,…

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DLA Piper Reaffirms Africa-Focus with Two Projects Partner Appointments

The two appointments immediately follow that of fellow London-based Projects Partner Iain Elder who joined the firm from Shearman & Sterling

DLA Piper (https://www.DLAPiper.com) has further strengthened its international projects capability reinforcing its commitment to its Africa practice with the appointment of two London-based partners, Titus Eduja and Karim Maalioun. Titus joins most recently from Watson Farley & Williams where he was a Partner for 3.5 years, and prior to that…