LEX Africa’s recent mining webinar highlighted many of the opportunities and challenges of this vibrant sector
LEX Africa recently held a mining webinar, during which renowned expert mining lawyers from member law firms from South Africa, Mali, DRC, Ghana, Zambia and Tanzania discussed the latest mining trends within their respective countries. These knowledgeable speakers, who have a deep understanding of mining law and the practice thereof also highlighted investment opportunities and […]
Mali: sanctions, coups and security challenges – but hope springs eternal
Mali is a large landlocked country in western Africa, and in the distant past it was one of the richest empires in West African History. Its most famous ruler was King Mansa Musa, who ruled from 1312 to 1337, reknowned for his wisdom, and said to be the wealthiest individual in the history of Africa and […]
Challenges abound in West Africa – but hope springs eternal
By Amadou Barry – Counsel at Thiam & Associes – Guinea Conakry The democratic progress of West African states achieved over the last decades is being undermined by disruptive events like military coups. Prior to the most recent military coup in the Republic of Guinea in September, the West African region experienced a military […]
Mali: The Regional Stock Exchange: A financing opportunity for SMEs
Article by Dr. Boubou Keita of Satis Partners – Mali Financing the growth of SMEs is a major concern for the economies of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), dominated by these actors who are at the origin of the creation of many jobs. Financing difficulties in general and the cost of bank […]
LEX Africa welcomes new members for Egypt and Mali
It gives us great pleasure to announce that two new members have joined the LEX Africa Alliance! Marghany Advocates (Egypt) and Satis Partners (Mali) Marghany Advocates is based in Cairo and is one of the leading corporate law firms in Egypt. They are recognised for their role in numerous landmark multi-jurisdictional, cross border transactions and […]
