A Dispute Boards Decision is Binding; Court of Appeal Upholds
The Kaplan & Stratton team of Senior Counsel Dr. Fred Ojiambo, Partner, Mr. James Muthui, Partner, Ms. Elizabeth Onyango, Partner and Ms. Sheryl Miima, Associate, instructed by the firm of Reed Smith LLP, led by Counsel Peter Rosher, Partner and Alison Eslick, Senior Associate, successfully acted for Sogea Satom SAS in the Court of Appeal […]
Use your trade mark or lose it
Introduction In our 2nd series article published in May 2025, we outlined the key defenses against cancellation proceedings for non-use, namely proof of actual use, bonafide intention to use upon registration and special circumstances excusing non-use. In this final part of our ‘use your trade mark or lose it’ series, we focus on what practical […]
Thiam & Associés advised Hillside Triumph on its acquisition of a majority stake in LafargeHolcim Guinée
Thiam & Associés acted as sole legal counsel to Hillside Triumph in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in LafargeHolcim Guinée, the leading cement producer in the Republic of Guinea. Following the transaction earlier this year, the company has been renamed Ciments de Guinée S.A., reviving its historical identity and reaffirming its strong […]
Building a Cyber-aware business
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The Cyber Security Authority (‘CSA’) has announced its theme as ‘Building a Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space’. The theme focuses on protecting digital rights, using technology responsibly and fighting the spread of false information. What does this mean for your business? In this article, we consider the national theme, […]
Equatorial Guinea Strengthens Protection for Foreign Oil and Gas Investors with Decree No. 100/2024
In a move aimed at bolstering investor confidence and increasing foreign investment in its hydrocarbon sector, the Government of Equatorial Guinea has passed Decree No. 100/2024 in early 2025. The decree introduced key regulations for the enforcement of judicial rulings against oil companies operating within the country, emphasizing the protection of foreign investments in line […]
Ethiopia Implements AfCFTA Tariff Concessions Council of Ministers Regulation No. 5742025
Introduction Ethiopia has taken a significant step to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by issuing Council of Ministers Regulation No. 574/2025. This new regulation, published on July 14, 2025 in the Federal Negarit Gazette, operationalizes Ethiopia’s tariff reduction commitments under AfCFTA. In practical terms, it establishes how import duties on goods from other African […]
Botswana’s New Banking Act, 2023 – What It Means for You
On Friday, 15 August 2025, the Banking Act No. 8 of 2023 came into force. The Act has officially reshaped Botswana’s financial landscape, repealing the 1995 Act and introducing a modern, risk-sensitive, and governance-driven framework. Key highlights of the new Act include: The new Act is more than just a reform – it represents a […]
Algeria’s New Mining Law: Between Liberalisation and Sovereignty
Rym Loucif After more than a decade under Law No.14-05 of 24 February 2014 (“Law 14-05”), Algeria has reshaped its mining regime with the adoption of Law No. 25-12 of 3 August 2025 (the “New Mining Law”), published in the Official Gazette No. 52 on 7 August 2025. Replacing Law 14-05, the New Mining Law […]
Data Protection in Cameroon: Regulatory compliance under the law of December 23, 2024: What businesses need to know
The Nigerian Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal on April 25, 2025, imposed a record fine of 220 million dollars on Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp LLC, owners of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, for unauthorized data transfers, publishing non-compliant privacy policies, and processing data of users established or residing in Nigeria without their consent. Among the […]
The New Code of Good Practice on Dismissal in South Africa
On 4 September 2025, the new Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (“New Code“) came into effect. The New Code repeals and replaces the old Code of Good Practice: Dismissal and the Code of Good Practice Based on Operational Requirements, consolidating dismissals for misconduct, incapacity and operational requirements into one code. The purpose of the New Code is […]