Africa Legal Podcast

Africa Legal Podcast episodes:

• 05.01.2024

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

  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...

  
• 02.20.2024

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

  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...

  
• 02.15.2024

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

  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...

  
• 02.04.2024

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

  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...

  
• 01.30.2024

  'Navigating Nigeria's Maritime Future with Legal and Economic Insights' feat Stren & Blan Partners

  Discover the potential of Nigeria's maritime industry in our featuring Joseph Siyaidon, Esq, MCIArb from Stren & Blan Partners. Joseph explores how legal reforms and economic strategies are set to revolutionise this sector, contributing significantly to Nigeria's GDP. Join us...

  
• 12.14.2023

  'Raising the bar in the Kenyan real estate market' with TripleOKLaw and Hayer One Dec 2023

  In this podcast, Tom Pearson chats to Tom Onyango and Chetan Hayer, the experts at the forefront of Kenya’s internationally recognised real estate development, The Marquis. Leading Kenyan law firm TripleOKLaw LLP has collaborated with Hayer One, a property development company,...

  
• 12.06.2023

  Ubuntu Mental Health:Employees’ mental wellbeing is an asset with Dr Mathero Michelle Nkhalamba

  In the second episode of the Ubuntu Mental Health Matters Series with Dr Mathero Michelle Nkhalamba, she speaks with Thomas Pearson about self care and coping mechanisms. There are various ways to mitigate the impact of trauma and help process it...

  
• 11.20.2023

  'Reducing REC's Environmental Footprint' with Nicole Gichuhi, ALN Kenya

  In this episode of the Breaking Ground, Breaking Barriers podcast series focusing on East Africa’s real estate and construction landscape, Nicole Gichuhi, a partner at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna chats to Tom Pearson about Africa’s development in the...

  
• 11.20.2023

  Ubuntu Mental Health:Getting to grips with mental health literacy with Dr Mathero Michelle Nkhalamba

  In this first episode of this Ubuntu Mental series with Dr Mathero Michelle Nkhalamba speaks with Thomas Pearson about the need for mental health literacy and understanding vicarious trauma. Traditionally, the legal profession has normalised stress as part of its “tough...

  
• 11.07.2023

  Coffee Break ...with Manakore Attorneys - 'Sunshine is good news for energy investors'

  In this Coffee Break episode, Jabulani Nhongo chats to Tom Pearson about Zimbabwe’s energy supply structure and the exciting opportunities available to foreign investors. Zimbabwe is an attractive destination if you’re looking to invest in the energy sector. With 70% of...

  
• 10.24.2023

  Episode 3 of 'Life and Lessons in Law' with James Kamau, Chair, DLA Piper Africa

  In this third instalment of Life and Lessons in Law with James Kamau, Tom Pearson chats to him about the increasingly blurred lines between law and technology. James Kamau, chair of DLA Piper Africa and Managing partner of DLA Piper Africa...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Coffee Break ... with Eversheds Sutherland - 'Big firm, wide reach, strong reputation'

  In this Coffee Break podcast, Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson chats to John Kemkers, about Eversheds Sutherland’s continental footprint. With more than 100 legal experts working on Africa-related mandates, and offices in key jurisdictions such as South Africa, Tunisia, Angola, Mozambique and...

  
• 09.19.2023

  'Turning change into opportunity' with Otsile Matlou, ENS

  In this podcast, Otsile Matlou chats to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson about the brand refresh at ENS, an African law firm that operates across the eastern, western and southern regions of Africa. To keep ahead of the changes and developments that...

  
• 09.18.2023

  'Following the money trail' with RPC Law firm and Grant Thornton LLP

  In this podcast, seasoned asset recovery professionals Alan Williams and Amaechi Nsofor discuss how the illicit flow of funds and assets can be recovered and restored to Africa. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa estimated that last year a whopping...

  
• 09.12.2023

  'Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in law' with August Hill & Associates

  Milimo Mumbi and Chimwemwe Banda-Bwalya of leading Zambian law firm August Hill and Associates recently shared their views on diversity, equity and inclusion with Africa Legal’s podcast host Thomas Pearson. August Hill Associate Milimo Mumbi’s outlook on fostering diversity and an...

  
• 08.30.2023

  'User-friendly tech that works for you' with George Njorge from Enfinite Solutions

  Legal technology provides a multitude of benefits to lawyers. In this podcast, George Njoroge, a legal tech expert, and Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson explore the evolutions in legal tech and analyse the benefits. Poor record management is often associated with...

  
• 08.24.2023

  Hogan Lovells General Counsel Series: Ep 1, Part 2 - 'Understanding opportunities and grabbing them'

  In Part 2 of Hogan Lovells’ new podcast, The Africa GC Series, three leading GCs from some of the world’s largest corporates share their experience and insights regarding external legal advisors, ESG and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)...

  
• 08.23.2023

  'Enhancing Kenya’s private equity and venture capital ecosystem' with Ashitiva Advocates

  In this podcast, guests from Ashitiva Advocates LLP, Pinsent Masons and the Nairobi International Financial Centre chat to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson about the three-way collaboration to woo investors to Kenya – the “Silicon Savannah”. There’s a lot of discussion at...

  
• 08.17.2023

  Hogan Lovells General Counsel Series: Episode 1, Part 1 - 'Business leaders, legal experts’

  Hogan Lovells recently launched their new podcast, The Africa GC Series, where leading GCs from some of the world’s largest corporates share their experience and insights. In Episode 1, three panellists focus on the evolving GC role as a business...

  
• 08.07.2023

  Episode 2 of 'Life and Lessons in Law' with James Kamau, Chair, DLA Piper Africa

  In this episode of Life & Lessons in Law, James Kamau, seasoned lawyer and chair of DLA Piper Africa, chats to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson on how to attract and retain the best legal talent. Globalisation, the rapid advancement of technology...

  
• 07.24.2023

  'Technology can be a trust enabler' with Fikayo Durosinmi-Etti and ToNote

  Legal technology solutions are not about reinventing the wheel, especially if there has been a culture of solving problems in a certain way for the past hundred years. Instead, it is meant to simplify productivity, making things easier and less...

  
• 07.11.2023

  Coffee Break with...Fieldfisher - 'Advancing fair and just arbitral proceedings'

  In this week’s Coffee Break podcast, two seasoned arbitrators, Ania Farren and Marily Paralika, chat to Tom Pearson about how the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Commercial Arbitration is empowering and strengthening Africa’s arbitration landscape. The world’s leading arbitral institution,...

  
• 07.04.2023

  'Embracing technology without losing humanity' with Justin Cornish, Lighthouse Law

  Lighthouse Law and its group of companies are disrupting the legal space with their innovative ways of doing things. Justin Cornish chatted to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson about the firm’s people-centred focus. At a time when AI is the talk of...

  
• 06.30.2023

  'Legal Expertise on Tap' with Maha Deeb, Legal Locum Network (LLN)

  The Legal Locum Network has made its name offering flexible career options for talented attorneys, and high quality services to clients. In this podcast, Maha Deeb chats to Tom Pearson about the company’s impact on the legal profession and its...

  
• 06.20.2023

  'Africa’s capital quarterback' with Weyinmi Popo from Asafo & Co

  For centuries there has been a strong London–Africa connection, and that’s still true. Weyinmi Popo, managing partner at Asafo & Co.’s London office, chatted to Tom Pearson about the firm’s tailored expertise and international reach. London has been thriving as a...

  
• 06.05.2023

  'Preventing Illegal Mining: A Holistic and Collaborative Approach with Beech Veltman Incorporated

  In this podcast, Stephen Nthite, a director at Beech Veltman Incorporated, chats to Africa Legal’s Thomas Pearson about illegal mining in South Africa and how it intersects with the sector’s response to environmental and social governance. South Africa is a mineral...

  
• 05.30.2023

  'Modern regulations help draw investments' with CMS

  In this podcast, Alberto Simoes and Bridgett Majola of CMS share their insights on the increasing pace and scale of renewable energy projects in Africa, with Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson. The good news is that the current upswing in renewable investments...

  
• 05.22.2023

  'Shortfalls in protecting whistleblowers' with Rupert Candy Attorneys Incorporated

  Rupert Candy paints a grim picture of the treatment of whistleblowers in South Africa and calls for a greater level of legal protection for them, in this podcast with Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson. Were it not for the bravery of...

  
• 05.18.2023

  Episode 1 of 'Life and Lessons in Law' with James Kamau, Chair, DLA Piper Africa

  In this Africa Legal podcast titled Life, Lessons and Law, a new series in partnership with DLA Piper Africa, expert lawyer James Kamau chats to Tom Pearson about legal education in Africa. Even with 30 years’ experience as a corporate and...

  
• 05.15.2023

  'AfCFTA journey is a marathon not a sprint' with Gikera & Vadgama Advocates (GVA)

  In this podcast, Joy Impano of Gikera & Vadgama Advocates shares her insights on all things related to the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement with Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which aims...

  
• 04.18.2023

  'Spreading the gospel of arbitration in Africa' - John Ohaga S.C. CArb, FCIArb

  In this podcast, John Ohaga, managing partner at TripleOKLaw Advocates, based in Nairobi, Kenya, chats to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson about Africa becoming a renowned seat for arbitration. Widely recognised in Africa and globally for his exemplary work and expertise in...

  
• 04.13.2023

  'Rehabilitating insolvent corporates' with Gikera & Vadgama Advocates (GVA)

  Many businesses in financial difficulties wait until it’s too late to apply for corporate administration. Julie Mulindi, an associate at Gikera and Vadgama Advocates, recently spoke to Tom Pearson about the help that’s available. Corporate insolvency is an important but...

  
• 04.04.2023

  Ubuntu Mental Health Series - 'Burning bright, not out' with Briony Liber

  In this podcast, as part of the Ubuntu Mental Health series, Briony Liber chats to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson about the journey to burnout and how it can be avoided. Burnout, simply explained, is the emotional and physical depletion of energy...

  
• 03.27.2023

  'Evolving to suit clients' - Alliance Reimagined | Insights Series with Webber Wentzel

  Webber Wentzel and their alliance partner Linklaters offer their associates the opportunity to work temporarily for sister companies. In this mini-podcast series, Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson chats to Paula Ann Novotny about her secondment to London. Novotny was offered a secondment...

  
• 03.17.2023

  'Becoming a well-rounded lawyer' - Alliance Reimagined | Insights Series with Webber Wentzel

  Webber Wentzel and their alliance partner Linklaters offer their associates the opportunity to work temporarily for sister companies. In this mini-podcast series, Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson chats to Jimmy Mkhabela about his recent experience in London. Jimmy Mkhabela, partner at leading...

  
• 03.09.2023

  'Dispelling misconceptions' - Alliance Reimagined | Insights Series with Webber Wentzel

  Secondments are an incredible way to understand different areas of business, structure and work ethic. In this mini-podcast series, Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson chats to Amaarah Mayet from Webber Wentzel who is currently on secondment at Linklaters London. A law firm...

  
• 02.27.2023

  'A perfect alliance across professions' with Alliott Global Alliance

  Alliott Global Alliance is rapidly expanding their footprint in Africa. In this podcast, Giles Brake, CEO of Alliott Global Alliance, and Stephen Gitonga, partner and founder of Gitonga Mureithi & Company Advocates, share their back story and vision for the...

  
• 02.21.2023

  'Breaking down barriers' - Alliance Reimagined | Insights Series with Webber Wentzel

  Webber Wentzel and their alliance partner Linklaters offer their associates the opportunity to work temporarily for sister companies. In this mini-podcast series, Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson chats to Eamon Alsaffar and Archie Prew who are on secondment at Webber Wentzel...

  
• 01.18.2023

  Shaping business according to ESG principles with ALN

  Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are trending right across Africa. In this podcast, Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson speaks to members of ALN Nigeria and ALN Kenya to explore how mergers and acquisitions and corporate transaction trends are shaping business....

  
• 12.21.2022

  'Protection in a cyber world' - with CMS And Zaakir Mohamed

  In this podcast, Zaakir Mohamed, a partner at CMS, chats to Africa Legal’s Thomas Pearson about why cyber security and compliance go hand in hand. Africa is in the midst of a rapid digital transformation, and that brings with it the...

  
• 12.08.2022

  'The ever-changing CTI Landscape' with Webber Wentzel

  In this vidcast, Webber Wentzel’s team of competition, trade and investment (CTI) experts share some valuable knowledge and insights. The vidcast – hosted by Yael Shafrir, a trade and investment lawyer at Webber Wentzel specialising in Africa FDI and the AfCFTA,...

  
• 12.07.2022

  'Unlocking the modern mining lawyer - General Counsel Forum 2023' with Daniel Driscoll

  In this podcast, Daniel Driscoll, a legal expert in the mining and extractives industry, chats to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson about the state of play among in-house lawyers and what to look forward to at the 2023 General Counsel Forum...

  
• 11.29.2022

  'Dominance Across Africa' with Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

  In this podcast, three associates from Nigerian-based full service law firm Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA), chat to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson about the firm’s strategy on internationalising its practice. You can never over emphasise the importance of leveraging relationships, says...

  
• 11.23.2022

  'Specialist Law Firm of the Year' with Lopes Attorneys Inc

  Passion paired with analytical thinking is what turned Lopes Attorneys Inc. into an award-winning firm to be reckoned with. In this podcast, the firm’s managing director, Rui Lopes, chats to Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson about the niche services offered. Top of...

  
• 10.26.2022

  Africa Legal Podcast - Pondering Project Finance with CMS

  In this podcast, Bridgett Majola, partner at award winning law firm CMS, engages in an enlightening discussion on the new wave of electricity supply, with Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson. South Africans frustrated by load shedding will be happy to hear that...

  
• 09.30.2022

  Africa Legal Podcast - Legal tradition Meets Dynamism with August Hill & Associates

  Augustine Hamwela and Layeni Phiri, managing partners at August Hill and Associates, highlight the firm’s strategy to connect African businesses with international partners in this podcast with Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson. “A top law firm that delivers world class solutions to...

  
• 09.28.2022

  'Respectful partnerships are fruitful' with RPC and Shai Wade

  RPC law firm’s celebrated arbitrator Shai Wade and Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson recently returned from a trip to South Africa. In this podcast, Wade shares his observations and provides insights into the world of arbitration and the firm’s broader strategy....

  
• 09.21.2022

  'Waving the ESG Flag' with Warren Beech

  ESG has become a vital cog in the extractives and renewables industry. In this podcast, mining expert Warren Beech tells Tom Pearson why this is so. Historically, when it came to the mining of natural resources in Africa, returns on investment...

  
• 09.07.2022

  Africa Legal Podcast in partnership with Webber Wentzel - Africa's 'Spider's Web' of Trade

  In this podcast, Webber Wentzel’s Daryl Dingley and Judge David Unterhalter share their insights on the current trading and global influences in Africa with Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson. The multiplicity of trade agreements and policies in Africa can best be described...

  
• 08.26.2022

  Ministry of Justice Podcast - 'Just Jump In!' with Shelagh Rule

  In this episode of our podcast series focusing on multi-qualified lawyers, Shelagh Rule, partner at Webber Wentzel, shares her journey and views on being a triple qualified lawyer with Tom Pearson. Shelagh Rule is armed with qualifications from South Africa, the...