IFLR’s correspondents from across the African continent discuss topics including the intersection of finance and digitalisation, attracting foreign investment, and legal certainty in deals including M&A, in this latest Special Focus
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Sponsored by DealHQ PartnersAs the financial services ecosystem in Nigeria continues its rapid development, DealHQ Partners provides a guide to the latest regulatory initiative regarding contactless payments -
Local currency depreciation and the sovereign debt crisis have made investors hesitant but private equity is a bright spot
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Sponsored by Udo Udoma & Belo-OsagieAuthors from Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie highlight trends, developments, topical challenges and issues, and key regulatory and market changes impacting the Nigerian financial and corporate markets
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Sponsored by MDR AdvogadosTiago Arouca Mendes, Paula Duarte Rocha and Ana Berta Mazuze of Morais Leitão discuss the risks of money laundering and the need to build the necessary environment for the fintech sector to thrive
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyAhmed Ramadan and Jirayr Habibian of Matouk Bassiouny examine the details and implications of Dubai’s new digital services legislation
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Sponsored by Matouk Bassiouny in association with AIH Law FirmMahmoud Bassiouny, Yassir Ali, Nadia Abdallah and Amgad Nagy of Matouk Bassiouny, in association with AIH Law Firm, discuss Sudan’s PPP Act and the effect it will have on multinationals entering contracted partnerships
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Sponsored by CQ LegalCynthia Quarcoo, Kwabena Oppong-Kyekyeku, and Nhyiraba Yaw Sompa Okyere of CQ Legal discuss the state of Ghana’s economy in the wake of Covid-19, and opportunities for future development
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyOmar S Bassiouny and Suzanne El Akabaoui of Matouk Bassiouny discuss how share purchase agreements can be adapted to suit M&A deals involving companies where data is the main asset
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Sponsored by Matouk Bassiouny in association with SH-AvocatsHouda Sahri, Jean-Jérôme Khodara and Nahla Djabi of Matouk Bassiouny in association with SH-Avocats explore how the Algerian government is moving to diversify its economy, and consider the application of the 49/51 rule
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Sponsored by SSA AdvogadosPaulo Trindade Costa of Vieira de Almeida and Sumila Santos of SSA Advogados explain why the development of sustainable tourism must be the catalyst for development of other economy sectors in Cabo Verde
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyMahmoud Bassiouny, Yassir Ali, Nadia Abdallah and Amgad Nagy of Matouk Bassiouny consider how Sudan’s new investment law is set up to help facilitate greater investment from domestic and international sources
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Sponsored by GDA AdvogadosGuilherme Daniel of Guilherme Daniel Advogados and Teresa Empis Falcão of Vieira de Almeida consider how the spate of legislative and policy changes will create an attractive business and investment environment in Mozambique
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Sponsored by ASP AdvogadosJosé Miguel Oliveira of Vieira de Almeida and António de Sousa Penelas of ASP Advogados explain how the Angolan government has tactfully generated new economic opportunities to bounce back from a difficult financial phase
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As Africa steps into a period of economic recovery, IFLR has partnered with thought leaders in the continent for country-specific insights
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyJirayr Habibian of Matouk Bassiouny assesses the key takeaways from the executive regulations implemented for the new movable pledge law in the UAE
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Sponsored by Oake LegalChukwubuike Onwuzurumba and Chrysolyte Egonu of Oake Legal examine the opportunities offered to investors by the LLP structure, and look at its benefits relative to other type
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyHouda Sahri, Jean-Jérôme Khodara and Nahla Djabi of Matouk Bassiouny explore how the Algerian government is moving to diversify its economy
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Research for the second edition of the IFLR Africa Awards is now underway
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The disparity in discourse and definitions of ESG between Africa and western nations has made it more difficult for the continent to mobilise climate related funds
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosJoana Andrade Correia and Júlio Martins Júnior of Raposo Bernardo review São Tomé and Príncipe’s recent efforts to overhaul and streamline its investment framework, including the establishment of a flagship One-Stop Office.
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo, Joana Andrade Correia and Júlio Martins Júnior of Raposo Bernardo review Cape Verde’s recently revamped and modernised corporate finance framework, which provides a swathe of new financial supports and aims to supercharge MSMEs.
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaTiago Marreiros Moreira of VdA and Vanusa Gomes of ASP, member of VdA Legal Partners Network, review Angola’s battles with the double whammy of depressed oil prices and Covid-19, while steadfastly pursuing its privatisation programme.
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaGabon responded quickly to Covid-19, leveraging off its experience with Ebola and Cholera. Matthieu Le Roux, Olivier Bustin and Carolina Reis of Vieira de Almeida (VdA) review the results of the government’s actions and what the pandemic says about Gabon’s future economic development.
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Sponsored by SH-Avocats in association with Matouk BassiounyHouda Sahri, Jean-Jérôme Khodara and Nahla Djabi of Matouk Bassiouny in association with SH Avocats review the flurry of pro-investment legal developments being ushered in by Algeria’s government.
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyAhmed Ibrahim, Malack El Masry and Dania Yassin of Matouk Bassiouny & Ibrahim review some of positive developments in the UAE legal environment despite the challenges of Covid-19
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyMahmoud Salah Bassiouny and Yassir Ali of Matouk Bassiouny in association with AIH Law Firm review Sudan’s investment framework and the impact that the lifting of US sanctions has had on doing business in the jurisdiction
