Navigating the legal and economic complexities of African projects: disputes arising from the financial landscape, sustainability concerns and ESG considerations

4 Jun
11:00 - 12:30

Corporate & Commercial Disputes
Investor State Disputes

Dispute Types

Arbitration

Categories

Member-hosted

Regions

Africa

Engage in a fireside chat with leading experts in mining, energy, ESG and finance in Africa, as we explore:

  1. The critical role of African mining and energy projects in the global energy transition and decarbonisation efforts.
  2. Sustainability and ESG concerns, along with the myriad other challenges faced by stakeholders investing in or developing these projects, leading to disputes.
  3. Considerations for valuing losses when projects encounter difficulties and disputes arise.
  4. The additional complications and disputes arising from foreign exchange issues, particularly for African respondents in international arbitrations.
  5. Practical steps to address and resolve these challenges.

Speakers

  • Poupak Anjomshoaa, Partner - DWF
  • Nadya Berova - Barrick Gold
  • Paul Cliff, Partner - Grant Thornton UK LLP
  • Solomon Ebere, Partner - DWF
  • Mr. Seye Opasanya, SAN - Olaniwun Ajayi

Members Hosts

  • DWF Law LLP
  • Olaniwun Ajayi LP
  • Grant Thornton UK LLP