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Hot Topics in International Trade - August 2024 - BRICS – Shaping the Future of Global Finance and Investment

Imagine a world where five powerhouse nations are redefining the global economic landscape. BRICS—an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is not just a coalition of emerging markets; it is a formidable...more

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Doing Business in South Africa

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In World Law Group's Doing Business In Guide, member firms around the globe share how to successfully do business in their countries, key investment sectors, and what business opportunities are hot in the market right now. In...more

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Taking Security in Africa: A Comparative Guide for Investors - May 2024

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This guide provides an overview of the types of assets over which security can be taken, the different types of security, as well as the related procedures for the perfection and enforcement of such security in Africa....more

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Investment protection in the mining sector: A guide to protecting foreign investments in Tanzania

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The mining sector is playing, and will continue to play, an essential role in the energy transition. As demand for critical metals and minerals continues to intensify, a significant increase in foreign investment is likely to...more

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Imminent FATF Grey Listing of South Africa

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On 24 February 2023, the FATF will announce its decision regarding the likely grey listing of South Africa – if this transpires, the consequences for the already embattled South African economy could be severe. South...more

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African M&A stages a comeback

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Last year was a challenging one for M&A in Africa, with both deal value and volume dropping to their lowest figures on record. Yet 2021 has shown signs of a resurgence, with H1’s total of 87 deals marking a 15% increase...more

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African M&A dips slightly in 2018 but some regions are bucking the trend, While dealmaking value was marginally down year on year,...

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M&A in Africa totaled US$21.1 billion in 2018, a slight drop compared to the US$22 billion recorded in 2017. Deal volume, however, fell more precipitously from 272 in 2017 to 206 in 2018. ...more

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The new and improved mining charter in South Africa

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The final version of the revised Socio-economic Empowerment Charter for the Mining and Minerals Industry, 2018 (Mining Charter III) was released in June and published for implementation in the Government Gazette by South...more

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Hogan Lovells Africa Forum - South Africa Report Africa Fit for the Future: October 2018

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The third Hogan Lovells Africa Forum in Johannesburg was held on 18 October 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. This year’s theme was Africa Fit for the Future and we explored solutions that will make a positive impact in...more

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South Africa – Stepping onto the International Arbitration stage in 2018

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In what may very well become known as one of the last significant acts signed off by former President Jacob Zuma, the International Arbitration Act No.15 of 2017 ("the Act") came into effect on 20 December 2017....more

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African Resilience! Private equity in Africa proves its mettle

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Despite numerous economic, political and regulatory challenges faced by investors, private equity in South Africa appears to continue to deliver long-term sustainable returns for its stakeholders as it outperformed ALSI TRI,...more

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South Africa is open for business…but is anyone buying?

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If you read any good South African business or financial news publication, I would wager that you will stumble upon an article which reads something like – "local and foreign investors hoarding cash in their banks...more

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Financing Infrastructure: Spotlight On African Debt

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that there is direct correlation between the development of Africa’s infrastructure and the continent’s economic progress. The recent infrastructure investment boom and financing of...more

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Investors in Southern African Development Community Stripped of International Treaty Protections

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In January 2014, Jones Day reported on the protection offered to foreign investors in Sub-Saharan Africa pursuant to the Southern African Development Community ("SADC") enacted on April 16, 2010. As noted in that Commentary,...more

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International Investment Arbitration in Africa: Year in Review 2015

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International investment arbitration – also known as investment treaty arbitration or investor-State arbitration – is a procedure whereby foreign investors may seek a binding adjudication of claims against host States that...more

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