The effectiveness of any insolvency system cannot be guaranteed if there is no proper and efficient regulation of its main actor, to wit, the insolvency practitioner/professional (“IP”). This topic and many more are covered in the ‘Winter 2012’ Digest.

The risk posed by this decision could have wider implications for in-house counsels based in jurisdictions such as Nigeria. This view is formed because most Nigerian in-house counsels advise multinational corporations with branches across the world, including EU hence, placing them within the jurisdiction of the ECJ. This topic and many more are covered in… Continue reading Who is entitled to legal practice privilege? Emmanuel Chukwudum, UK

Prior to the MLPA 2011, a major defect existed in the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2004 (the “MLPA 2004”) which manifested itself in FGN v Ibori  FHC/ASB/1C/2009 before Hon. Justice Awokulehin of the Federal High Court, Asaba Division.

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Lawyer in the News – Exclusive interview with Okey Wali SAN, President NBA

The English court is entitled to adjudicate on enforcement of awards annulled at seat – David Goldberg – Partner – White & Case LLP This article looks in more detail at the Court of Appeal’s decision and considers what it means for parties facing controversial decisions by foreign courts. This topic and many more are… Continue reading The English court is entitled to adjudicate..

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