💡 The rapid advancement of #AI has been transformative across multiple sectors. Our latest insight explores the opportunities and challenges for #SMEs, and how AI could reshape the business landscape in #Africa: bit.ly/4diwwGx

#Kenya has been faced with protests for the past two months over an unpopular and contentious Finance Bill. We discuss the exemption made to the membership subscription and entrance fees of golf clubs and sports clubs from #VAT ⛳ bit.ly/4cakEWr #Tax

The Government of #Tanzania has enacted the Fintech (Regulatory Sandbox) Regulations to foster innovation and protect consumers🌐 Tenda Msinjili & Amreen Ayub provide an overview of the Regulations: bit.ly/3LKXVFs Our Tanzania Knowledge Hub: bit.ly/3pIA8i4

📢In a landmark ruling on 31 July, the Kenyan Court of Appeal declared the #FinanceAct2023 unconstitutional in Civil Appeal No. E003 of 2023. George Baiya Ndung'u and Eugene Owiti provide an in-depth analysis of the Court's decision and its implications: bit.ly/46yMRoA

#Kenya has seen protests over the past two months over a Finance Bill proposing steep #Tax hikes. George Baiya Ndung'u, Betty Brilly Bundi, & Milton Kimotho discuss the exemption of golf and sports club fees from #VAT following local objections bit.ly/4cakEWr

Barakat, Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co has advised SODIC - a company listed on the #Egyptian Exchange on its 100% sale of SODIC’s securitization arm - SODIC for Securitization S.A.E. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4fx8fyF

قام مكتب بركات، ماهر وشركاؤهما، للمحاماة والاستشارات القانونية بالشراكة مع كلايد آند كو بدور المستشار القانونى لسوديك، وهي إحدى شركات التطوير العقاري الرائدة في #مصر، وذلك في صفقة بيع 100% من أسهمها في شركة سوديك للتوريق ش.م.م. أقرأ الخبر كاملاً: bit.ly/4fx8fyF

Our South African Gender Equality Committee hosted a #WomensDay panel with inspiring female leaders discussing gender equality and empowerment in the legal field. Their diverse perspectives highlighted our progress and the ongoing challenges for true #GenderEquality.

🤖Kenya's #Robotics and #AI Society Bill signifies a pivotal step forward in its journey toward technological innovation and governance. We discuss how #Kenya can remain at the forefront of technological progress while protecting societal interests: bit.ly/46PdFkF

☀️ Several #renewable energy resources, such as geothermal and solar, are extensive in #Tanzania. With growing demand in the energy sector mainly from industrial and extractive operations there is a great opportunity for investment in the #energy sector: bit.ly/3WXLoDT

💳 The Bank of Tanzania has published three new guidelines in an effort to ensure integrity and stability in the financial system. The guidelines will ensure high levels of compliance and create a more stable and dependable financial ecosystem: bit.ly/3z2aQQv #Finance

☂️How prepared do you feel to deal with #Insurance risks in the #MiddleEast? Our insurance team is hosting an event in London, providing insights into the opportunities and risks the region presents for international insurers. Register your interest here: bit.ly/3yY1K7C

🎉 Congratulations to Peter Kasanda for taking home the Partner of the Year - East Africa award at this year's Law.com #AfricanLegalAwards! The awards set out to recognise exceptional achievements from #Africa’s legal elite. Learn more about our team: bit.ly/3K0Ip77

The global proliferation of co-working spaces has been remarkable, with estimates reaching 41,975 in 2024, reflecting an annual growth rate of 21.3% from the previous year. Co-working spaces are essential to #Africa's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem: bit.ly/3ztwJIN

📢 We have advised Etihad Credit Insurance, the #UAE’s Federal export credit agency, on a joint agreement with the Abu Dhabi Exports Office, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking: bit.ly/3zzpXRS

We have strengthened our #Disputes offering with the hire of legal director, Tonderai Nyandoro. Tonderai specialises in complex investor-state disputes, international arbitration and commercial litigation across the #MiddleEast and #Africa: bit.ly/3XSuHu3

🌍Sustainability and climate resilience are critical for Africa, a continent vulnerable to #ClimateChange despite contributing only 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. #Sustainability and #Resilience are essential to enable long-term economic growth: bit.ly/3TVlqQx

🎉 Welcome back Tom Bicknell! Tom re-joins us in Dubai after seven years as partner and will be part of our global #FinancialServices Regulatory practice. His appointment further strengthens our expanding capabilities across the #MiddleEast: bit.ly/4eRNU5U

📈 We have been appointed as legal adviser to the Dubai Future Foundation on the Gig Economy Sandbox. DFF launched the sandbox under the #Dubai Sandbox initiative, aimed to boost #Innovation and accelerate regulatory advancements in the Gig Economy: bit.ly/3BkL5ML

With the completion of the acquisition, Zurich becomes a leading global travel insurer, serving more than 20 million customers and 200 distribution partners around the world: bit.ly/4iFOUN4