Africa: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

As globalization expands commercial footprints across borders, securing a favorable verdict in a UK or US court is often only half the battle. For multinational corporations, financial institutions, and international judgment creditors, the ultimate success of litigation depends on asset recovery. When a judgment debtor's assets are located within Nigeria, creditors must navigate the intricate framework of the Nigerian judicial system to achieve enforcement.

South African Municipal Workers’ Union obo Malatsi v South African Local Government Bargaining Council and others [2026] 1 BLLR 95 (LAC)

The International Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2026 Revised Rules of Arbitration, introducing sweeping changes that prioritize digital-first proceedings, enhanced transparency, and unprecedented speed in dispute resolution.