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Why are African disputes still being resolved 'out of Africa' and why does it matter?

6 June 2024 | 16:00 - 17:30
London International Disputes Week

Hosts

  • Aisha Abdallah – ALN Kenya
  • Tunde Fagbohunlu – Aluko & Oyebode
  • Toyosi Odunmbaku – Jackson, Etti & Edu
  • Opeyemi Longe – White & Case
  • Shai Wade – RPC
  • Tunde Ogunseitan – Arbitrator
  • Spaces: 150
  • Venue: RPC

What this session will cover

Inbound investment into Africa continues to grow and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area will undoubtedly increase the volume of cross-border trade. Infrastructure and energy projects are also on the up. With growth, comes disputes; many African countries are still seeing disputes being resolved in other jurisdictions. Why is this?

  • Does English law continue to prevail? For how long?
  • What are the prospects for OHADA law and arbitration?
  • Is it still an advantage for disputes lawyers based in African countries to be English law qualified?
  • What are the bars to domestic dispute resolution?

The panel session will be followed by informal networking drinks.