Africa: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

The judgment brings welcome clarity to South Africa’s International Arbitration Act and its interaction with the Constitution, reflecting a purposeful alignment with established pro arbitration jurisdictions worldwide.

South Africa's Companies Amendment Act introduces sweeping changes to corporate governance, mandating individualised director remuneration disclosure and implementing a binding "say-on-pay" framework for public and state-owned companies.

The 2023 Arbitration and Mediation Act introduced significant changes to court jurisdiction in Nigerian arbitration proceedings. Understanding which courts have supervisory and enforcement powers, and when they can exercise these powers, is crucial for parties engaged in arbitration in Nigeria.

South African courts are increasingly confronting cases where legal practitioners rely on AI-generated content without proper verification, leading to fabricated authorities and legally incoherent arguments.

A Nigerian court has ruled that professional football clubs and governing bodies bear legally enforceable obligations to players that extend beyond salary payments, encompassing medical welfare, insurance coverage...

A Lagos High Court has ruled that estate residents' associations and their security service providers can be held liable in negligence when security protocol failures result in property loss. The judgment establishes critical precedents regarding duty of care, protocol enforcement, and the shared responsibility framework governing gated community security in Nigeria.

South African prescription law is more nuanced than a simple three-year countdown. The critical question is not when an event occurred, but when a claimant possessed sufficient knowledge to recognize they may have a claim—a determination that depends heavily on the specific facts and circumstances of each case.

When people walk into a restaurant, they expect to leave satisfied, not hospitalised. The duty placed on food vendors is not merely commercial, but is closely tied to public health and safety.

Claims for damages arising from emotional shock are often pursued without a full appreciation of the legal requirements that must be satisfied for success.

In April 2026, the Pietermaritzburg High Court set aside a subpoena issued against the Auditor-General of South Africa (“AGSA”), finding that it had not been issued for a bona fide or lawful purpose and amounted...

The Nigerian Supreme Court has clarified a critical aspect of tenancy law: accepting rent after issuing a Notice to Quit does not automatically invalidate the eviction notice.

A landmark High Court ruling in Uganda has fundamentally altered how the 30% tax deposit requirement applies when taxpayers challenge assessments before the Tax Appeals Tribunal.