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International Legal News - Africa
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With Covington's Help, Sudanese Bishop Granted Asylum in U.S.
The National Law Journal
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Covington & Burling has helped secure asylum for a Sudanese Episcopalian bishop after he became a political target in his home country due to his support of South Sudan. After Bishop Andudu Adam Elnail came to the U.S. for medical treatment last May, conflict broke out in Sudan and his home, office and church were looted and destroyed.
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South Africa / United States
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Dewey Nabs a Dozen Lawyers From Top South African Firm
The American Lawyer
- Dewey & LeBoeuf announced Wednesday that it is expanding its existing seven-lawyer Johannesburg office with the addition of eight partners and four associates from Werkmans Attorneys, one of South Africa's leading old-line firms. The arrivals make the office one of the largest to be opened in the country by an international law firm.
Italy / Libya
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Historic Ties Between Countries Lead Italian Lawyers to Return to Libya
The American Lawyer
- The aftermath of a bloody civil war might not seem like the best time to start doing business again in Libya. But Italian lawyers were already returning to the North African nation even before former leader Muammar el-Qaddafi was captured. They intend to capitalize on the deep historic and economic ties between the two countries.
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International Courts / Libya
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ICC Prosecutor: Gadhafi Death May Be War Crime
The Associated Press
- The International Criminal Court chief prosecutor said Thursday there are "serious suspicions" that the death of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was a war crime. Luis Moreno Ocampo said he has asked the head of the National Transitional Council what the government's plans are to investigate alleged war crimes by all parties, including the rebels.
Iraq / Libya
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End of Libya Unrest Has Middle East Firm Preparing for Tripoli Launch
The American Lawyer
- Having moved into Baghdad in 2003, leading Middle East law firm Al Tamimi & Co. is now poised to venture into another war-torn country: Libya. A senior Al Tamimi source said the firm has already applied for a license to open a Tripoli office in early 2012 that would be staffed exclusively by local lawyers.
Australia / Brazil / Canada / China / Portugal / Russia / South Africa / United Kingdom
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International Firms Keeping Warm With Energy Deals
The American Lawyer
- The natural resources and energy sector continues to provide international firms with opportunities for corporate work in locations ranging from Siberia to South Africa, China and Canada. Law firms in the mix include Vinson & Elkins, Linklaters, Allen & Overy, and Baker Botts.
