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Nania Owusu-Ankomah has been promoted from Court Member to Vice President of the London Court of International Arbitrati...
20/05/2026

Nania Owusu-Ankomah has been promoted from Court Member to Vice President of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). Announced by LCIA leadership alongside new members Carine Dupeyron (France), Shashank Garg (India), and Reza Mohtashami KC (UK), her elevation recognizes her contributions to the Court and her role as President of the LCIA African Users’ Council.

Ms. Owusu-Ankomah is a Partner at Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah in Ghana. She acts as a sole and co-arbitrator for the LCIA, ICC, and Ghana Arbitration Centre, and is paneled with the CPR and Ghana ADR Hub. Her extensive leadership includes serving as Chair of the CIArb Ghana Chapter, a board member of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre, an ICC Commission member, and a lecturer at the Ghana School of Law. She has also served on Ghana's Electronic Communications Tribunal and the Commonwealth International Arbitration Study Task Force.

Recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, and Who's Who Legal, she was named to Lawdragon’s "500 Global Litigators" (2023/2024) and honored by the Africa Arbitration Academy and the African Institute of Women in Law. She is called to the bar in Ghana and England and Wales. She holds a First-Class degree from the University of Ghana, an award-winning LLM from the University of Leeds, and graduated "Outstanding" from London's College of Law with a Middle Temple Certificate of Honour.

Chams Holding Company Plc has appointed Mr. Olabisi Makanjuola as Non-Executive Directors, a decision formally communica...
19/05/2026

Chams Holding Company Plc has appointed Mr. Olabisi Makanjuola as Non-Executive Directors, a decision formally communicated to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public to fulfill regulatory disclosure requirements.

Mr. Makanjuola, an alumnus of the Lagos Business School and immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (Lagos Branch), is currently a Partner and head of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group at Olaniwun Ajayi LP, while also serving on the Governing Council of the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse.

Possessing a proven track record in dispute resolution, his expertise spans complex disputes involving corporate shareholding, capital market regulations, commercial contracts, fraud, white-collar crimes, and infrastructure projects, which earned him Legal 500 recognitions as a "Rising Star" in April 2022, “Next Generation Partner,” and a “Recommended Lawyer.”

The Board remains confident that the dynamic leadership and extensive experience of both appointees will enhance stakeholder collaboration, drive the achievement of the Company's strategic objectives, and deliver transformative results.

KTA Advocates recently announced the promotion of eight staff members. These advancements recognize the specialized expe...
15/05/2026

KTA Advocates recently announced the promotion of eight staff members. These advancements recognize the specialized expertise and dedication to client success demonstrated by the team as the firm expands its legal services across East Africa.

The promotions include Chrispus Mutabuza to Partner and Norah Nakidde to Senior Associate, alongside Innocent Ngoboka, Godfrey Lutaaya, Tracy Izabera Rubarema, and Braver Owembabazi, who all transition to Associate roles.

Additionally, Shamim Nakimera was named Client Relationship Coordinator, while Charlene Murungi assumed the role of Executive PA to the Managing Partner & Regional Operations Coordinator / HR Operations Support.

Spotlight on Agyeman Caleb Osei
14/05/2026

Spotlight on Agyeman Caleb Osei

In our latest interview, Chidumebi (Lauretta) Onyetube of Vazi Legal talks about the complex legal architecture beneath ...
13/05/2026

In our latest interview, Chidumebi (Lauretta) Onyetube of Vazi Legal talks about the complex legal architecture beneath Africa’s tech ecosystem. From the "intellectual humility" required in cross-border transactions to why Nigerian frameworks are still playing catch-up with venture-backed startups.

Read interview: https://lawverse.com.ng/blog/interview-session-with-chidumebi-lauretta-onyetube

President John Dramani Mahama has officially signed the Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025 into law, effectively ending t...
11/05/2026

President John Dramani Mahama has officially signed the Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025 into law, effectively ending the 66-year monopoly held by the Ghana School of Law over professional legal training.

This landmark legislation addresses decades of bottlenecks and restrictive admission practices that prevented thousands of qualified LLB graduates from advancing due to limited space and a highly competitive entrance exam system.

By assenting to the act on May 11, the President has opened the sector to accredited universities and institutions, allowing them to offer professional law courses provided they meet rigorous regulatory standards. This reform aims to balance the expansion of opportunities for aspiring lawyers with the maintenance of high educational standards, transforming a system that had remained largely unchanged since its inception.

Nigerian human rights activist and academic Chidi Anselm Odinkalu has been honored as the 2026 Paddock Teaching Award re...
08/05/2026

Nigerian human rights activist and academic Chidi Anselm Odinkalu has been honored as the 2026 Paddock Teaching Award recipient by The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Established in 1993 to memorialize Professor James Paddock, this prestigious award recognizes faculty members who exhibit exceptional teaching excellence, mastery of their subject matter, and a profound commitment to their students.

The Henry J. Leir Institute for Migration and Human Security further validated this achievement, highlighting Odinkalu’s deep engagement with the Fletcher community.
Odinkalu’s career is characterized by a blend of rigorous scholarship and fearless advocacy. Born in southeastern Nigeria in 1966, he earned his law degree from the University of Nigeria before obtaining advanced degrees, including a doctorate, from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

His professional background includes pivotal roles with Human Rights Watch, where he documented systemic abuses across Africa, and a transformative tenure as Chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) from 2012 to 2015. During his leadership at the NHRC, he asserted the commission's independence, investigated high-profile abuses, and maintained a steadfast insistence that national security and counter-terrorism efforts must not infringe upon civil liberties.

Morocco’s Competition Council is currently reviewing a legal challenge filed by the Democratic Federation of Labour rega...
06/05/2026

Morocco’s Competition Council is currently reviewing a legal challenge filed by the Democratic Federation of Labour regarding restrictive entry requirements for the legal profession.

The dispute centers on draft law 66.23, which imposes a master’s degree requirement, competitive exams, and a controversial age cap of approximately 40 years. Critics and unions argue these "quantitative restrictions" unfairly exclude qualified Moroccan candidates, including doctorate holders and academics, while allowing foreign lawyers to practice under more lenient reciprocity agreements.

Council President Ahmed Rahhou is currently determining if the body has jurisdiction to investigate these claims of unequal treatment and market monopolization. While Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi has expressed some support for integrating university professors into practice to elevate legal debate, the broader reform has sparked strikes and protests from lawyers concerned about professional independence.

Simultaneously, groups like the National Union of Higher Education are calling for the total removal of age limits and entry barriers to prioritize competence and economic contribution over exclusionary constraints.

CALL FOR PAPERSThe Journal of Children’s Rights and Family Law (CRFLJ) calls for well-researched papers for publication ...
05/05/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS

The Journal of Children’s Rights and Family Law (CRFLJ) calls for well-researched papers for publication in itsmaiden edition (Volume 1, No. 1, August 2026). The journal aims to promote scholarly and professional discussion in Child Rights and Family Law. The CRFLJ is a peer-reviewed journal that provides a platform for legal scholars, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students to present original research, legal analyses, and critical commentaries on current issues in children’s rights law and family law.

Manuscript should not exceed the following word limits (excluding footnotes):
(a) Full research manuscripts: 6000 words
(b) Shorter papers: 3500 words
(c) Case and statutory reviews: 2,000 words

Submission Email: [email protected]

Deadline for submission: 12th June 2026

See flyer or website for further details

https://sceptreandprima.com/call/

The Child and Family Law Conference is officially here! Join Legal Practitioners, Judicial Officers, Academics, Policyma...
04/05/2026

The Child and Family Law Conference is officially here! Join Legal Practitioners, Judicial Officers, Academics, Policymakers, Advocates and Change makers for a high-level dialogue and engagement on strengthening the implementation of laws and standards relating to children in Nigeria's justice system.

Registration: FREE

Register: https://sceptreandprima.com/conference/

Date: 12th – 13th August 2026

Location: Port Harcourt + Virtual (Hybrid)

NBA-ICLE Accredited: 2 CPD Points Awarded

🌟 Featuring Panel Sessions, Paper Presentations, Interactive Q and A Sessions, 4 Major Launches (The Child Justice Textbook, Law Journal, Children’s Handbook, and Child Law Research Database).

Registration is open now.
Certificates will be issued to all participants.

For further Inquiries and Partnership:

📩📮Email: [email protected]

📞Phone number: 08075595575

Four major South African law firms—Deneys, Webber Wentzel, Werksmans, and Bowmans are challenging new government mandate...
04/05/2026

Four major South African law firms—Deneys, Webber Wentzel, Werksmans, and Bowmans are challenging new government mandated Black ownership and employment targets in the Pretoria High Court, labeling the requirements "irrational" and the five-year timeline unrealistic.

These regulations, part of the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy, demand 50% Black ownership and 25% Black women ownership for large firms to maintain eligibility for lucrative government contracts. While the firms argue that reaching these levels requires a longer, merit-based path to partnership, the legal profession remains dominated by a white minority that constitutes 72% of partners despite representing only 7% of the population.

Amidst this legal battle, thirteen current and former employees have alleged systemic discrimination, citing favoritism in casework, passed-over promotions, and disparate treatment regarding flexible hours. Several Black lawyers have initiated litigation or arbitration against the firms, claiming they were forced out by intolerable working environments.

While the firms defend their records and emphasize recent progress in diversifying partnerships, industry data reveals a significant "ceiling," with Black representation dropping from 59% at the associate level to just 25% at the partner level. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has vowed to defend the code, asserting the state's refusal to compromise on transformative racial justice measures three decades after the end of apartheid.

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