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Africa’s Mining Reforms Are Triggering Big Ticket Arbitration Claims—And Big Law Is Taking Sides
At least five ICSID arbitration disputes involving an African government have been filed so far this year, with one claiming as much as $28.9 billion in damages from DLA Piper client Guinea
3 minute readJune 16, 2026 at 12:03 PMBy
Alfred Olufemi
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White & Case, Hogan Lovells, and other firms are lining up behind high-stakes arbitration claims involving African governments as a continent-wide mining crackdown collides with foreign investment
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Spain Turns to Mandatory Mediation to Tackle Court Gridlock But Could the Reform Backfire?
James Jackson
“The immediate consequence of this regime coming into force has been that some civil courts in Barcelona and Madrid have become flooded by lawsuits precisely aimed at trying to avoid having to go through the ADR proceeding,” a Uría Menéndez partner said
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London Lawyer’s Final Appeal Unravels in Long-Running $11B Nigerian Corruption Case
Alfred Olufemi
Nigeria’s lawyers at Mishcon de Reya say the U.K. appeal court ruling has closed the door on further challenges
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A robust market is fueling competition among global law firms for talent in Spain
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A&O Shearman Adds $2.2 Billion Arbitration Dispute to Expanding Portfolio of Moroccan Mandates
Alfred Olufemi
A&O Shearman, long-time adviser to the kingdom of Morocco and King Mohammed VI, is also involved in the build-up to FIFA 2030 and on other mandates
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HSF, Baker McKenzie Blame South Africa Arbitration Gridlock on 60-Year Law But Is Reform Coming?
Alfred Olufemi
Lawyers say the 1965 act stalls enforcement, clogs up high courts, and gives parties more leeway to fight arbitration outcomes—dragging disputes out even longer. But is relief in sight?
May 23, 2025
