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]

January 19, 2024 | Middle East and Africa

Amid Legal Battles, Shell Moves to Dispose Nigerian Oil Exploration Business in $2.4B Deal

The energy giant instructed Clifford Chance on deal, which will end more than 80 years of Shell's exploration in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta region.

By Alfred Olufemi

3 minute read
January 16, 2024 | North America

Paul Hastings, Baker McKenzie Advise as IT Giant Reaches $220M Corruption Charges Settlement

The settlement deal will see SAP pay over $220 million in penalties and disgorgement payments to the US and South African authorities.

By Alfred Olufemi

4 minute read
January 15, 2024 | Europe

Orrick's International Arbitration Co-Leader Exits Firm to Launch Own Practice

'As a partner of an international firm, you are constantly confronted with issues of conflicts of interest,' Michael Bühler said.

By Alfred Olufemi

3 minute read
January 12, 2024 | Middle East and Africa

Gaza: Two Law Professors Front Israel's Defence at International Court of Justice

'This case is important. Lives are at stake. Israel's credibility and reputation are at stake,' said one of South Africa's lawyers at the ICJ on Thursday.

By Alfred Olufemi

3 minute read
January 8, 2024 | Middle East and Africa

How Effective are Legal Networks in the African Market?

Local firms are joining independent networks in an effort to remain competitive in the face of international competition, but not everyone agrees on their usefulness.

By Alfred Olufemi

6 minute read
January 8, 2024 | Middle East and Africa

Gaza: South Africa Deploys Star Barrister Line-Up to Bring Genocide Claim Against Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has countered South Africa's application before the ICJ, insisting that the Israeli army is "acting as morally as possible".

By Alfred Olufemi

3 minute read
January 3, 2024 | Middle East and Africa

Baker McKenzie, White & Case, Linklaters Advise on $1.1B Deal to Revive Zambia's Copper Mine

Abu Dhabi's International Resources Holding RSC Limited will invest in the mine in return for 51% ownership.

By Alfred Olufemi

2 minute read
January 2, 2024 | Middle East and Africa

Slaughter and May, Nigerian Firms Guide BAT in $110M Settlement to Stop Criminal Probe

Nigeria's consumer protection agency will now close all investigations and withdraw pending criminal charges against the company.

By Alfred Olufemi

2 minute read
December 7, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

A&O, Clifford Chance Advise on Moroccan Sugar Company's Shares Sale

Both firms have been involved in transactions involving Wilmar's equity in Consumar as far back as 2013.

By Alfred Olufemi

2 minute read
November 24, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

UK Court Gives Nod for Nigerian Communities' Claims Against Shell in Major Oil Spills Action

The global oil giant now has the option of a settlement or going to trial.

By Alfred Olufemi

5 minute read

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