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Local Nexus And Material Influence Under The ECOWAS Merger Control Regime

Effective October 2024 the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) introduced a merger control regime as part of their continued affords of building a common market.

Nigeria Commercial

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BREMER LF WLL

The Significance Of Voting Rights For Preference Shareholders In Corporate Governance

An essential part of Corporate Governance is voting rights, which is an appanage for shareholders in exercising their rights to impact decisions taken by a company's...

Nigeria Commercial

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Morocco Launches Electronic Companies Platform

Morocco has effectively rolled out a national electronic platform that offers a single interface for local company creation and procedures.

Morocco Commercial

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Adams & Adams

Share Repurchases And Regulatory Consequences

Under South Africa's Companies Act 71 of 2008, a share repurchase may qualify as a scheme of arrangement under Section 114 if it meets specific statutory and judicial criteria.

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

How To Obtain A Digital Money Lending License In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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Firmus Advisory

Investment And Securities Act 2024: The Major Highlights Of The Nigeria's New Investment Law

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Staying Informed, Staying Ahead: A Review Of The Investments And Securities Act 2024

Nigeria Commercial

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Pavestones Legal

Confidentiality And The Importance Of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

A Review Of The Investment And Securities Act 2025

Nigeria Commercial

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

President Tinubu Signs The Investment And Securities Act 2025 Into Law

Nigeria Commercial

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Stren & Blan Partners

Regulatory Compliance For Manufacturing Businesses In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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Firmus Advisory

Legal Issues In Startup Financing

Nigeria Commercial

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Candelp

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

South Africa Commercial

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Fasken South Africa

NNPC Limited – Conflict Of Interest Considerations

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

International Human Rights Day 2024 – Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now: How We Show Up (Video)

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Rights Of Landlords And Tenants

Nigeria Real Estate

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

How To Retrieve Money Mistakenly Paid Into A Wrong Bank Account

Nigeria Finance

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Nomos Legal Practice

A Review Of The Investment And Securities Act 2025

Nigeria Commercial

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Offensive Trade Marks - The Case Of The "Magic Pussy" Trade Mark

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ENS

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The Significance Of Voting Rights For Preference Shareholders In Corporate Governance

An essential part of Corporate Governance is voting rights, which is an appanage for shareholders in exercising their rights to impact decisions taken by a company's...

Nigeria Commercial

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Defining Accountability For Algorithm-Driven Decisions In SA

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way South African organisations interact with customers, analyse business data, and manage operations.

South Africa Technology

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

Capital Markets Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of South Africa, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

South Africa Commercial

FS

Fasken South Africa

NNPC Limited – Conflict Of Interest Considerations

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Who Really Runs The Show? An Overview Of Shadow Directors And Potential Liability

South Africa Commercial

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Navigating Fairness And Sustainability: Remuneration Strategies For Family-Owned Businesses

Kenya Commercial

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

Strengthening Corporate Governance In Family Businesses: Principles For Long-Term Success

Kenya Commercial

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

A Quick Review Of The Concept Of Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG) In Businesses

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Unlocking The Family: Building Bridges For Business And Legacy

Kenya Commercial

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

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M&A/Private Equity

Local Nexus And Material Influence Under The ECOWAS Merger Control Regime

Effective October 2024 the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) introduced a merger control regime as part of their continued affords of building a common market.

Nigeria Commercial

BF

BREMER LF WLL

The Significance Of Voting Rights For Preference Shareholders In Corporate Governance

An essential part of Corporate Governance is voting rights, which is an appanage for shareholders in exercising their rights to impact decisions taken by a company's...

Nigeria Commercial

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Why South African Entrepreneurs Should Consider Setting Up Offshore To Attract Foreign Investment

South Africa boasts the most advanced, broad-based economy in sub-Saharan Africa, which offers a wide range of opportunities to South African business owners and foreign investors alike.

South Africa Government

TS

The Sovereign Group

NNPC Limited – Conflict Of Interest Considerations

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Merger And Acquisition Of Banks: An Overview Of The Applicable Legal Regime

Ethiopia Commercial

AP

Aman & Partners Legal Services LLP

ECOWAS Merger Control And Domestic Regimes. The Nigerian Perspective.

Nigeria Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

Stock Market Delistings: Balancing Investor Confidence And Corporate Strategy

Nigeria Commercial

SP

SimmonsCooper Partners

Have You Tried Using A Contingent Value Right?

South Africa Commercial

WW

Webber Wentzel

Navigating Continuation Funds In Private Equity

South Africa Finance

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Webber Wentzel

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Venture Capital

NNPC Limited – Conflict Of Interest Considerations

On April 2, 2025, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria exercised his powers under Section 59(2) of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 to appoint Mr. Bayo Ojulari...

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Series A Financing – What To Expect

Many founders think of fundraising as a single event. We like to think of a Series A financing as a series of tightly linked actions that unfold quickly...

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Pre-Series Financing: Key Insights For Founders

Startups often find themselves navigating the complex world of fundraising, and one term that's becoming increasingly common is the "Pre-Series." But what does it really mean, and when should you use it?

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Startups & Shareholders' Agreement

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Term Sheets In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Consortium Agreements: Structuring Considerations In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Meta's Changes: More Speech, Fewer Mistakes

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Jemimah Orevaoghene: A Lesson On Investing With Your Sixth Sense (Podcast)

Nigeria Commercial

LS

Lowenstein Sandler

The National Venture Capital Fund Is The Last Thing That Startups Need In Tanzania

Tanzania Commercial

SG

Shikana Group

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Contracts and Commercial Law

Doing Business In Nigeria: How To Register A Foreign-Owned Business In Nigeria

As Africa's largest economy and most populous nation, Nigeria continues to attract global interest as a strategic destination for investment.

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Tax Compliance Checklist For Businesses In Nigeria

Operating a business in Nigeria entails more than the delivery of quality goods or services; it also demands strict adherence to applicable tax laws and regulations.

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Killing The Goose That Lays The Golden Eggs: Is A Bank Under An Obligation To Lend?

This article is not about those banks that invest more monies in government securities than in loans to their customers; that's a discussion for another day.

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ENS

Morocco Launches Electronic Companies Platform

Morocco Commercial

AA

Adams & Adams

Why South African Entrepreneurs Should Consider Setting Up Offshore To Attract Foreign Investment

South Africa Government

TS

The Sovereign Group

Commercial Courts And Alternative Dispute Resolution In South Africa: A Possible Path To Faster Dispute Resolution

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

In Focus: Practical Perspectives On Dispute Resolution With Irina Obukhova

Uzbekistan Litigation

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GRATA International

Confidentiality And The Importance Of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

The Concept And Essential Attributes Of A Book Publishing Agreement

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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Latest Videos

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Pragmatically Fearless Campaign (Video)

NS

Nexia SAB&T

ENSign Podcast | The Regulation Of Private Equity In Ghana

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ENS

Startup And Founders' Agreement (Video)

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Exploring ESG Governance And Regulatory Issues (Video)

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Orison Legal

Doing Business In Ghana Series, Season 2 Ep. 5 | Occupancy Rate Of Commercial Buildings Across Ghana (Video)

uA

Firmus Advisory

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