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The Importance Of Correctly Following Customary Law Procedures

The Eastern Cape High Court's judgment in Tshali v Nandi and Others highlighted a significant and recurring issue within many African communities namely the appointment...

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

How To Ensure The Lawful Cancellation Of Credit Transactions

The Free State Division of the High Court recently handed down judgment in the case of Mbombi and Another v BMW Financial Services SA (Pty) Ltd...

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Supreme Court Of Mauritius: No Mandate, No Case

In the case of Syndicat des Co-Propriétaires de la Tourelle Ocean View Residence Mauritius v The District Council of Black River & Anor (2025 SCJ 213), the Supreme Court of Mauritius...

Mauritius Litigation

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ENS

Should The Nigerian Court Remain Passive In The Face Of Violation Of The Arbitration And Mediation Act 2023?

The parties executed a contract that has an arbitration agreement to resolve any dispute between same.

Nigeria Litigation

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Principles Regarding Claims For Unlawful Arrest And Detention

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Emerging Issues On The Admissibility Of Electronic Evidence In Nigeria: An Examination Of Notable Judicial Authorities

Nigeria Litigation

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

No Plea, No Play: A Hard Lesson In Summary Judgment

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Do Nigerian Courts Have Jurisdiction To Set Aside Foreign-Seated Arbitration Awards?

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

How To Resolve Property And Land Disputes In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Re: Central Bank Of Nigeria v. Ochife & Ors (2025): Is The Dissenting Judgment Of The Hon. Justice Ogunwumiju, JSC A Reqiuem For Section 84 Of The Sheriffs And Civil Process Act, 1945?

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Analysis Of The English FA Rule K, The Nigerian Arbitration And Mediation Act 2023; Making Sports Disputes Resolution Less Of A Headache In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Law Of Defamation In Nigeria: A Shield And A Sword

Nigeria Litigation

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Tope Adebayo LP

A.G Bayelsa v. Odok: The Principles Of Contractual And Juristic Personality Revisited By The Supreme Court

Nigeria Litigation

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G ELIAS

Video Evidence Seals The Deal: High Court Enforces Suretyships

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Review Of Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 & GAID 2025 | Data Privacy In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

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The Trusted Advisors

Failure To Accompany A Motion For Joinder With Necessary Supporting Documentation: Fatal Or Pardonable?

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Supreme Court Of Mauritius: No Mandate, No Case

Mauritius Litigation

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ENS

Doing Business In Nigeria: What Investors Must Know About Nigeria's FDI Environment

Nigeria Government

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The Trusted Advisors

What Every Investor Should Understand About Real Estate Syndication

Nigeria Real Estate

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SimmonsCooper Partners

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Enforceability Of Clauses Common To International Contracts

Most contracts involving parties located in different countries include provisions relating to the choice of a particular forum for dispute resolution and identify the law to be applied.

South Africa Litigation

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Shareholder, Know Your Rights

There are many lessons to be learnt from the ongoing Kebble saga. One of the most practical lessons emerges from the recent judgment in “Letseng Diamonds Ltd v JCI Ltd” regarding the governance of companies and the position of shareholders in relation to the company and its directors.

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The Corporate Laws Amendment Act

The Corporate Laws Amendment Act (the “Act”), which became law at the end of last year, has introduced a number of changes to our company legislation.

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Representation in Court – Legal or Not?

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Enforcing Choice of Law Clauses in Nigeria: [Pacta (will not be) Sunt Servanda] -Where The Transaction is Illegal

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Templars

Monthly Stock Exchange Report (January 1999)

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Court Procedure

The Admissibility Of Video Evidence In Motion Proceedings

In FirstRand Bank Ltd v Ayob and Another, the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa in Pretoria had to consider whether video footage may be admissible as evidence in motion proceedings.

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Changes To The Enrolment Procedure And Related Aspects Of The Opposed Motion Court In Johannesburg

The time to secure dates for opposed motions has grown from 12 weeks to nine calendar months from the time a request for a date is filed.

South Africa Litigation

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Joinder Of Third Party In Slip And Fall Case: A Legal Analysis

In legal proceedings, the joinder of a third party can be a critical aspect, especially in cases where multiple parties may share liability.

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Application To Strike Out, Struck Out!

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Failure To Accompany A Motion For Joinder With Necessary Supporting Documentation: Fatal Or Pardonable?

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Wescoal Judgment On Post-Commencement Creditors – How The Appeal Proceedings Affect Its Enforceability.

South Africa Litigation

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Barnard Inc.

Adverse Possession In Nigeria: A Legal Practitioner's Perspective

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Understanding The URA's Notice On Stamp Duty: Does It Affect Contractual Validity?

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Professional Negligence

Joinder Of Third Party In Slip And Fall Case: A Legal Analysis

In legal proceedings, the joinder of a third party can be a critical aspect, especially in cases where multiple parties may share liability.

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

The Importance Of "Appreciable Help" In The Context Of Medical Negligence Claims

Litigants wishing to use expert testimony in legal proceedings are required to either formally appoint expert witnesses or obtain court approval or consent from all parties involved, as outlined in the rules of court.

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The State v Peter Beale: Testing The Boundaries Of Criminal Law In The Context Of Medical Negligence

On 04 March 2025, the Gauteng High Court acquitted the paediatric surgeon and retired professor, Peter Beale on charges of murder and fraud...

South Africa Criminal

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Celebrity Endorsements – Misinformation Or Plausible Deniability?

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Running Into Liability: The Legal Duty Of Care In Running Events

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

The Unseen Shield: Foreseeability Of Damages In Delictual Claims

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Disclaimers In Action: How One Notice Changed The Outcome Of A Lawsuit

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Balancing The Duty Of Care With Patient Autonomy: A Patient's Right To Refuse Medical Treatment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

When Does The Clock Start Running For Wrongful Pregnancy Claims?

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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Disclosure & Electronic Discovery & Privilege

Video Evidence Seals The Deal: High Court Enforces Suretyships

In a recent judgment delivered by the Gauteng Division of the High Court, the Plaintiff, a major financial institution, sought a monetary judgment against the Defendants...

South Africa Litigation

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International Arbitration Comparative Guide

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

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Balancing Disclosure In South African Courts: Rule 53; Rule 35; And Judicial Discretion

In South African law, the disclosure of documents is regulated by two distinct provisions: Rule 53 and Rule 35 of the Uniform Rules of Court.

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Senegal Litigation

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AF LEGAL

Navigating Negotiations: A Guide To The "Without Prejudice" Rule

Ghana Litigation

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Asare Bediako & Co

Third-Party Funding In International Arbitration: Disclosure Obligation As An Antidote To Conflicts Of Interest In Third-Party Funding Arrangements

Nigeria Litigation

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Tope Adebayo LP

Uncover The Truth With EDiscovery: Safeguarding Your Organisation From Internal Fraud Beyond Litigation

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Diplomatic Immunities & Privileges In Nigeria (Part 1): An Analysis Of The Rights And Privileges Of Diplomats In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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J-K Gadzama LLP

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Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

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