International Legal News - Africa

Somalia / United Nations / United States

Federal Judge: Congress Wanted Piracy Definition to Evolve

The Associated Press

A federal judge who oversaw the trial of the highest-ranking pirate ever convicted in a U.S. court filed an opinion Friday that says Congress intended for the definition of piracy to evolve when it redefined it in 1819.

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Somalia / United States

U.S. Judge Gives Somali Pirate 12 Life Sentences

The Associated Press

A federal judge has ordered a Somali pirate, the highest-ranking pirate captured by U.S. authorities, to serve a dozen life sentences for his role in the hijacking of a German ship and a U.S. yacht.

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South Africa / United Kingdom

Linklaters in Exclusive Alliance Talks With South Africa's Webber Wentzel

Legal Week

Linklaters is in advanced talks with South African law firm Webber Wentzel about an exclusive alliance, with both partnerships expected to ratify the deal through a vote later this year. The alliance would potentially see the two firms share the costs of new office openings across the African continent, as well as focus on natural resources.

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Burundi / Rwanda / South Africa

ENS Goes Pan-African With Rwanda and Burundi Launches

Legal Week

South African law firm ENS is set to open offices in Rwanda and Burundi, with the firm stating that the East African launches will make it the first integrated pan-African law firm. Chief executive Piet Faber confirmed ENS was in advanced talks with lawyers to potentially launch in other African jurisdictions later this year.

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Morocco

Baker & McKenzie Set to Launch in Casablanca

The Am Law Daily

Baker & McKenzie has announced it will open an office in Casablanca, becoming the latest global firm to launch in the Moroccan metropolis as the African continent becomes increasingly popular with investors. Kamal Nasrollah, formerly a corporate partner with Paris-based August & Debouzy, will head up the office.

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