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Region: Africa
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The Role of Lawyers in Protecting Business and Client Interests in Africa Amid ESG and Sustainability Global Regulatory Expectations – Key Takeaways and Next Steps
This post summarises the discussions from a 26 June 2024 webinar hosted by GAIL Africa, the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Stories Evolved, and Puxley ESG
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Virtual General Members’ Meeting – Vote on Articles
For Members-Only – We are holding a General Members’ meeting to approve the proposed new Articles of Association
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Virtual Q&A: New Articles – Tuesday 22nd October 2024
For Members-Only – We will be holding virtual Q&A sessions to answer any questions members have regarding the new Articles being proposed.
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Virtual Q&A: New Articles – Thursday 24th October 2024
For Members-Only – We will be holding two virtual Q&A sessions to answer any questions members may have regarding the new Articles being proposed.
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Scaling Impact: How Lawyers and Impact Leaders Can Drive Positive Change Together – In-Person Accra, Ghana
Scaling Impact: How Lawyers and Impact Leaders Can Drive Positive Change Together GAIL Africa Regional Event This event, hosted by the Africa Chapter of the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL), aims to spotlight the critical role lawyers and impact leaders play in scaling positive change through impact investing and related legal frameworks. By gathering…
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Corporate Transparency Act: Reporting deadline approaching for entities formed before January 1, 2024
The article discusses the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which mandates that certain U.S. companies disclose beneficial ownership information to combat financial crimes like tax evasion and money laundering.
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Gabon’s “Blue Bond” Offering Recognised as Capital Markets Deal of the Year at 2024 IFLR Africa Awards
Article from Morgan Lewis on Gabon’s Landmark $500 Million “Blue Bond” Wins Capital Markets Deal of the Year at IFLR Africa Awards
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ESG and Law in Africa: Navigating sustainability and governance
In the most recent episode of the Africa Legal Podcast, James Kamau, Chair of DLA Piper Africa and Scott Cowan discuss the growing impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on the African legal landscape.
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Business Interests, Global Regulation and Climate Challenges: The Role of African Impact Lawyers
Our panel navigated the tensions lawyers face in balancing business interests with the evolving regulatory demands of the Global North, and the impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, and social issues in Africa.
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ESG Angola Report – ESG and Investment treaties in Africa: a new substantive standard?
The report “ESG and Investment Treaties in Africa: A New Substantive Standard?” examines the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into African investment treaties, particularly in the context of sustainable development. It highlights the historical evolution of ESG standards since the 1992 Earth Summit and their growing influence on international investments, especially in…