The recent East Africa Carbon Markets Forum Forum underscored the importance of collaboration, transparency, inclusion of local communities as a key stakeholder, and investment in climate finance to unlock opportunities for carbon markets in the region, says @brightwanyama of KTA Advocates:

Ahead of this month’s Africa Energy Forum, @WebberWentzel partner Kirsten Wolmarans explores how the long-term sustainability of energy projects is significantly impacted by how disputes are resolved: africa-legal.com/opinion/energy… #WebberWentzel #ClimateChange #AfricaEnergyForum

Ahead of an International Energy Summit in Türkiye this week, Namibian lawyer Shakwa Nyambe has become the first-ever African to lead the Association of International Energy Negotiators: africa-legal.com/news/shakwa-ny… #EnergyLaw #AfricanEnergy #AIEN #ShakwaNyambe #Namibia #OilandGas

The CIArb Kenya Branch has entered a new era of strategic growth, deeper regional integration, and continued promotion of excellence in alternative dispute resolution with the announcement of Professor Dr Kenneth Wyne as new Chair and Evelyne W Kimani as Acting CEO: africa-legal.com/news/ciarb-ken…

Nigerian lawyers Joseph Abe and Theokalus Asotie yesterday unveiled their new Lagos-based practice, Abe & Asotie, while sharing ambitious dreams to grow into a large law firm that will excite the next generation of African lawyers: africa-legal.com/law-firm-news/… #Nigeria

Africa is poised to become one of the most dynamic frontiers for energy investment. Ahead of the Africa Energy Forum, @WebberWentzel partners Pooja Dela and Dylan Cron explore how Business and Human Rights principles have become a core driver for energy projects:

A chorus of leading South African mining experts including Beech Veltman Inc. and @WebberWentzel are urging stakeholders to ensure their voices and views are heard before 13 August in relation to a Draft Bill which would significantly change the industry’s governing legislation:

This morning, Law Society of Kenya launched a bold initiative that aims to work hand-in-hand with the public to restore integrity, transparency, and accountability in Kenya’s judicial system, land registries, and related public institutions: africa-legal.com/news/law-socie… #Kenya #RuleofLaw

Ahead of the Africa Energy Forum that has come to South Africa for the very first time and begins today, @WebberWentzel partners and sector leaders Jonathan Veeran, Mzukisi Kota and Mlungisi Mahlangu discuss the growing nexus between Africa’s mining and energy sectors:

On Friday, Senator Osita Izunaso revealed the Nigerian Senate was currently reviewing his proposal to add nine further Supreme Court justices while also narrowing the apex court’s legal focus to help tackle a backlog of cases: africa-legal.com/news/nigeria-c… #Nigeria #SupremeCourt

Partnering with Africa Legal, @WebberWentzel’s expert energy and mining sector teams have launched an exciting new guide examining key issues, challenges, and opportunities for those vital sectors that will help propel Africa’s leading role in global energy transition:

The arrival this week of barrister and African disputes expert Duncan Bagshaw as a London partner in the global international arbitration team will greatly enhance Norton Rose Fulbright offering to clients, given the breadth and depth of his experience in key sectors and jurisdictions:

Following its June meeting, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its ‘grey list’ of countries that are under increased monitoring for strategic AML/CFT/CPF deficiencies, removing Tanzania, Mali, and Croatia, while adding Bolivia and the British Virgin Islands:

Next week, across 25-26 June, the TaxADR Roundtable event “Unlocking Revenue and Strengthening Dispute Resolution: A Roadmap to Tax ADR in Nigeria” will be held in Abuja and online, offering public panel discussions and private high-level stakeholder forums and practical

Nigerian academic and lawyer Dapo Akande, a world-renowned international law expert and member of the United Nations International Law Commission, is among seven leading figures in the arts, broadcasting, law and science receiving honorary Durham University degrees next month:

The Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration and Kenya’s Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice are encouraging all stakeholders and members of the public to share feedback by 30 June on three critical legislative proposals that could reshape Kenya’s dispute resolution landscape:

Global environmental non-profit The Nature Conservancy, which has more than 1 million members and impacts projects in 81 nations, has nabbed Kenyan corporate law star Sylvia Kithinji as its new Associate General Counsel, Africa: africa-legal.com/news/nature-co… #Environment #Nature #InhouseCounsel

On 11 June the COMESA and East Africa Community competition bodies agreed to strengthen cooperation in competition and consumer protection. Joyce Karanja, Head of Competition in Bowmans’ Nairobi office, along with Wang’ombe Kariuki and Cynthia-Waweru, explore the highlights and

Veronica Bolton Smith, CEO of Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) and recent nominee for the African Business Chamber (AfBC) International Trade Excellence Award, has 20+ years’ experience in Africa-focused trade, investment, and development. She discusses her drive to empower African nations to better harness their