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International Legal News - Africa
Canada / China / France / Nigeria / Nigeria
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SNR Denton, Vinson Advise on Total's $2.5 Billion Sale to Sinopec
The Am Law Daily
- Vinson & Elkins and SNR Denton have taken lead roles on French energy giant Total's $2.5 billion sale of a 20 percent stake in an offshore Nigerian oil field to Sinopec. It's the first major deal for SNR Denton since it unveiled plans to build the world's largest energy practice by combining with Canada's Fraser Milner and Paris-based Salans.
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Argentina / Ghana / United States
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Ghana Court Upholds Seizure of Argentine Ship Over U.S. Creditors' Claims
The Associated Press
- A Ghanaian court has decided that an Argentine naval vessel should be prevented from leaving a Ghanaian port because of claims against the Argentine state by creditors in the United States.
South Africa
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SNR Denton Adds Energy-Focused South African Firm to Network
Legal Week
- SNR Denton has formed an alliance with Cape Town energy law boutique KapdiTwala, marking SNR Denton's second South African tie-up. The extent of the collaboration between "an international law firm and a local black-owned and managed practice" is unique for South Africa's legal profession, according to KapdiTwala.
Somalia / United States
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Conn. Attorneys Take On the Challenge of Opening Office in Somalia
The Connecticut Law Tribune
- Two Connecticut lawyers with a successful practice are about to give up their comfortable lifestyle and hang up a shingle in war-torn Somalia. Ryan Bausch and Abdul Abdurahman, himself a Somali immigrant, hope to fill an unmet need for legal services as the country rebuilds. Says Bausch: "Our focus is on getting business back to Somalia."
South Africa
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South Africa's ENS Takes Three-Partner Corporate Team From DLA's Local Arm
Legal Week
- South African law firm ENS has hired a three-partner team from DLA Piper's local arm. Regional corporate and commercial head Ian Hayes, Lydia Shadrach-Razzino and Marc Friedman will be joined in Johannesburg by three associates and support staff. The hires come after ENS earlier this month announced it will open two offices in the region.
