Africa: International Law

The commercial relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia has deepened considerably over the past decade, driven by geographic proximity, complementary economic profiles, and a growing web of bilateral agreements that provide the legal infrastructure for sustained investment flows. For UAE-based investors — whether Emirati nationals, family offices, sovereign-adjacent funds, or the substantial community of international entrepreneurs who operate through UAE corporate structures —

The recent State visit by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom on March 18, 2026 marks a significant moment in the evolution of Nigeria–UK relations, being the first such visit in nearly four decades.

A recent ruling issued in favour of a client of Fairbridges provides helpful clarity on the purpose and limits of demarcation disputes in South African labour law.

Over the past several years, the issue of parallel imports has remained a recurring subject in submissions made by international companies...

Since the passing of Nigeria's Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act in 2003, it has been hailed as a transformational policy intended to reserve domestic coastal trade for Nigerian-owned, -crewed and -flagged vessels.

Tunisia's merger control regime is based on a legal framework designed to maintain competitive markets, prevent excessive market concentration, and protect consumer welfare.