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LIDW25

The future of Africa / UK Disputes – innovating for success in cross-border dispute resolution

5 June 2025 | 11:00 - 12:30
London International Disputes Week

Speakers

  • Paul Sinclair KC – Fountain Court
  • Luisa Cetina – ALN (Kenya)
  • Ngo-Martins Okonmah – Aluko & Oyebode ALN (Nigeria)
  • Phillip D’Costa – Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
  • Spaces: 88
  • Venue: Penningtons Manches Cooper, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AW

What this session will cover

An experienced panel of lawyers from the UK and Africa discuss recent trends in cross-border African disputes and share their insights on innovating for success including:

  • Challenges to enforcement of arbitration awards and court judgments in Africa and strategies for success; and
  • Perspectives from Africa and the UK on recent cases including recent UK judgments on parent company liability, challenges to UK jurisdiction and the availability and scope of interim remedies.
Member hosts

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, Fountain Court