Africa: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

In the recent judgment handed down by the full bench of the High Court of South Africa, Free State Division, Bloemfontein on 13 February 2026 ("Full Bench")...

I have been fortunate to have had a career spanning private practice across a broad range of matters...

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Mauritius, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

The new Mass Media Proclamation 1238/2021 has introduced significant changes to the previous legal regime governing the media. The law has introduced commendable legal provisions that provide greater protection and space for media freedom as well as more flexibility with regard to investments in the media industry. In this brief commentary, we will provide the major changes made in the new Mass Media proclamation briefly.

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of Nigeria (the “Supreme Court”) delivered a landmark decision in the case of Emma Elegbe & Anor v. HP International Schools Limited & 3 Ors...

When people think of civil litigation, they often imagine a long and demanding process which involves filing all required pleadings, witnesses testifying, lawyers cross-examining, and a trial that may take months or even years before a final decision is reached

This paper examines emerging arbitration and dispute trends in the gas sector, the enforcement challenges faced when striving to enforce arbitral awards against state entities and national oil companies, and lessons from landmark international cases.

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Mauritius, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ghana, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) in the case of Ibex RSA Holdco Ltd and Another v Tiso Blackstar Group (Pty) Ltd and Others 2025 (2) SA 408 (SCA) (“Ibex”)...

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Mauritius, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ghana, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries