In the second of this two-part GILTI Conscience series, our Skadden tax attorneys continue their conversation with Lolade Ososami, a partner and head of the tax team at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, and Zach Pouga, a partner in the International Tax Group at Ernst & Young, on the myriad tax issues faced by Africa-based companies, companies with a presence in Africa and those doing business on the continent.

Among other topics, the conversation touches on treaty networks, the role of taxation in general, implementation of tax laws in the various countries and the potential for a unified approach to tax across the African Union.

Tune in to this second part of the discussion to hear our hosts and their guests discuss a wide array of topics on the rapidly evolving tax issues throughout the continent.  

💡 Featured Guests 💡

Name: Lolade Ososami

What she does: Lolade heads the taxation and mining and metals teams at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagi. Her years of experience as a commercial lawyer in Nigeria, the largest emerging market in Sub-Saharan Africa, has equipped her with a vast knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework for international investment in the region.

Organization: Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Words of wisdom: “When [African countries] start to see that there's enough to go around, and if we can come together and be a unified force, then perhaps our place at the table when it comes to international tax issues would gain more respect.”

Connect: LinkedIn 

Name: Zach Pouga

What he does: As a partner in the International Tax Group at Ernst & Young, Zach focuses on U.S. companies with a presence in Africa and Africa-based companies looking to expand to the U.S., often working in tandem with the African Union and regional governments.

Organization: Ernst & Young

Words of wisdom: “The thing I usually try to push is you don't have to go against the rules necessarily, or you don't have to be on the side. Sometimes being in the rules and understanding them and applying them to your context can actually be more beneficial than being against the rules or being on the sidelines.”

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