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Alfred Olufemi

Alfred Olufemi

Alfred Olufemi covers central and northern Africa for Law.com International, writing about lawyers and legal issues on the continent. His coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected]

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January 10, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Norton Rose Sues South Africa Government Over Ethnicity Score System

The new regulation may cause large South African law firms to lose work to consulting firms and other professional services providers, who are not subject to the legal sector code.

By Alfred Olufemi

3 minute read

January 10, 2025 | International Edition

Norton Rose Sues South Africa Government Over 'Unreasonable' Ethnicity Score System

The new regulation may cause large South African law firms to lose work to consulting firms and other professional services providers, who are not subject to the legal sector code.

By Alfred Olufemi

3 minute read

January 07, 2025 | International Edition

Energy and Tax Reforms to Drive Africa’s Major Disputes in 2025

African disputes lawyers predict a 2025 surge in litigation driven by energy and tax sector reforms, environmental claims, and evolving technology, with South Africa's Eskom restructuring and tax changes in Nigeria and Kenya among key contributors.

By Alfred Olufemi

4 minute read

December 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

A&O Shearman, Hogan Lovells and the Stories That Shaped Africa This Year

Africa's legal landscape shifted dramatically in 2024 with high-profile disputes, landmark deals, and legislative changes that reflect the region's dynamic legal evolution.

By Alfred Olufemi

4 minute read

December 27, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman, Hogan Lovells & 10 Top Stories That Shaped Africa in 2024

Africa's legal landscape shifted dramatically in 2024 with high-profile disputes, landmark deals, and legislative changes that reflect the region's dynamic legal evolution.

By Alfred Olufemi

4 minute read

December 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Lawyers Scramble to Secure Jobs Ahead of A&O Shearman's South Africa Closure

A&O Shearman's Johannesburg office is closing by year-end, with lawyers still in last-minute talks for new roles.

By Alfred Olufemi

3 minute read

December 19, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman’s South African Lawyers in Last-minute Talks To Find Jobs Before Closure

A&O Shearman's Johannesburg office is closing by year-end, with lawyers still in last-minute talks for new roles.

By Alfred Olufemi

3 minute read

December 18, 2024 | Law.com

Burford Sets Sights on UAE’s Surge in Construction & Disputes

Burford Capital is expanding its focus to fund construction arbitration in the UAE, targeting high-value disputes as the sector experiences significant growth.

By Alfred Olufemi

4 minute read

December 18, 2024 | International Edition

Burford Litigation Funder Sets Sights on UAE’s Surge in Construction & Disputes

Burford Capital is expanding its focus to fund construction arbitration in the UAE, targeting high-value disputes as the sector experiences significant growth.

By Alfred Olufemi

4 minute read

December 12, 2024 | International Edition

McKinsey & SAP Face Fury Over South Africa Bribery Settlements

By Alfred Olufemi

4 minute read