Africa Legal Podcast

Jan 05 2025 128 ep. 30 mins 39
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Investing in Africa's greener future | With Muzi Kubeka and Pedro Couto and Craig Sisterson

Jan 05 2025 52 mins  
What does the future hold for renewable energy projects in Africa? Ahead of the GC Forum Extractives in Cape Town in February, themed “Energy and Mining - the New Power Couple?”, energy and infrastructure law experts Muzi Kubeka of CMS South Africa and Pedro Couto of CMS Mozambique discuss Africa’s rapidly evolving renewable energy sector and the role it could play in socioec

The Journey So Far | Audrey Alevina and Scott Cowan

Nov 18 2024 29 mins  
In the latest episode of the Africa Legal Podcast, Scott Cowan interviews Audrey Alevina, the founding partner of Alevina and Partners, a law firm which started in Gabon and has now extended internationally through Dubai. In their conversation, Audrey shares her experiences of founding her law firm, overcoming obstacles in the male-dominated legal sector, and expanding into asset

Navigating product liability in the health sector with Amala Umeike and Samantha Silver

Nov 03 2024 44 mins  
In this episode of the Africa Legal Podcast, host Craig Sisterson speaks with Amala Umeike, partner at Stren & Blan Partners in Nigeria, and Samantha Silver, partner at Kennedys LLP in London, on Africa’s rapidly growing health and pharmaceutical sectors and evolving product liability law, with a focus on Nigeria. Amala explains how Africa’s healthcare growth, driven by increas

Episode 5 of 'Life and Lessons in Law' with James Kamau, Chair, DLA Piper Africa

Aug 26 2024 33 mins  
The O-shaped lawyer and Africa’s legal evolution In a recent podcast, Scott Cowan and James Kamau explored the concept of the O-shaped lawyer and its impact on Africa’s legal landscape. This model, created by Dan Kayne, emphasises openness, optimism, originality, ownership, and opportunity, and goes beyond traditional legal skills to meet the evolving demands of clients and so

Episode 4 of 'Life and Lessons in Law' with James Kamau, Chair, DLA Piper Africa

Aug 26 2024 35 mins  
The discussion begins with an overview of ESG and its impact on various business aspects, including environmental sustainability, social responsibility and corporate governance. Kamau explains that ESG is not just a trend, but rather a crucial framework for ensuring long-term business sustainability and ethical operations. He also highlights specific areas where ESG considerations

Hogan Lovells General Counsel Series | Episode 2 | Shaping Africa's Green Revolution

Jul 02 2024 46 mins  
In this podcast, host Deepa Vallabh, partner at Hogan Lovells, chats to Javier Zapatero and David Auerbach about the way their business strategy is shaping Africa's green revolution while encompassing climate change, human rights and adherence to laws.

'Real-world solutions to real-world problems' with Eric Gumbo, G & A Advocates

May 01 2024 28 mins  
It’s essential for law firms to contribute to the space they’re working in and not just have answers for hypothetical situations. In this podcast, Africa Legal host Craig Sisterson chats to Eric Gumbo about providing real-world solutions to clients. In Africa’s dynamic and multi-faceted legal landscape, Eric Gumbo emerges as a paragon of collaborative success and relationshi

Ubuntu Mental Health:Overcoming imposter syndrome with Dr Mathero Michelle Nkhalamba

Feb 19 2024 39 mins  
In this third episode of the Ubuntu Mental Health Matters Series with Dr Mathero Michelle Nkhalamba, she speaks with Thomas Pearson about imposter syndrome, a mental health condition facing many in the legal industry. The competitive nature of the legal profession and the constant need to demonstrate expertise exacerbate feelings of inadequacy, often making even the most skilful l

'Exploring Mali’s evolving mining landscape' with Mamadou Coulibaly, Satis Partners

Feb 15 2024 26 mins  
In this Coffee Break episode, Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson chats to Mamadou Coulibaly, co-founder and managing partner of Satis Partners, about the shift in Mali’s mining regulations. Recent bold changes to Mali’s mining regulations aim to boost the West African country’s economy while empowering local communities. Mamadou Coulibaly, a seasoned lawyer at Satis Partners sheds

'Connecting investors and destinations through financial strategies' with Asafo & Co

Feb 04 2024 28 mins  
In this podcast hosted by Tom Pearson, Jamal Fofana and Benoît Diouf from Asafo & Co. discuss the dynamic and evolving banking and finance sector across Africa. Leading law firm Asafo & Co. is influencing positive change and growth through its innovative legal and financial strategies and solutions. Jamal Fofana, a founding member of Asafo & Co., has rejoined the firm with his ble