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South Korea: Court Denies Worker Dispatch Relationship Between Quasi-Governmental Agency and Contractor Employees

18 September 2025 by Kim & Chang - South Korea

The Cheongju District Court issued a ruling on April 9, 2025, denying a worker dispatch relationship between the plaintiffs, who were employees of Company B (i.e., a contractor that performed agricultural waste disposal services, the “Plaintiffs”), and Agency A (i.e., a quasi-governmental agency, the “Defendant”) (Cheongju District Court Decision 2022Gahap52546, April 9, 2025).
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South Korea: Kim & Chang Successfully Represents Defendant in Soil Contamination Litigation Involving Large-Scale Development Site in Busan

18 September 2025 by Kim & Chang - South Korea

Kim & Chang’s Environment Practice successfully won a case in its entirety on behalf of Company H, a large corporation in the shipbuilding and construction sector. This case was initiated by Company A, a real estate development company, against Company H at the Busan District Court, seeking costs of soil remediation and compensation for damages.

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Global: Bowmans wins African Legal Award for Property and Construction Team of the Year

12 September 2025 by Bowmans - Global

Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has once again been recognised for its deep understanding of the continent’s regulatory environment and contribution in solving its most complex legal challenges.
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Poland: D&P Publishes Doing Business in Poland Guide for 2026

12 September 2025 by Dudkowiak & Putyra - Poland

Dudkowiak & Putyra Business Lawyers have released a new publication: “Doing Business in Poland - Guide 2026” 
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Netherlands: AKD strengthens energy practice with arrival of Harm Kerstholt

01 September 2025 by AKD - Netherlands

AKD welcomes Harm Kerstholt as partner in its energy practice in the Netherlands. Harm brings over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and large-scale sustainable projects, including offshore wind, solar energy and hydrogen. With Harm’s arrival, AKD adds a strong transactional component to its energy practice, which is already renowned for its expertise in permitting, grid connections and litigation, giving the team a significant boost.
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Nigeria: Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe on BDC Recapitalisation: Analysing the New CBN Guidelines

25 August 2025 by Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe - Nigeria

Following the release of the 2024 Guidelines for Bureau De Change (BDC) Operations, the Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced higher capital thresholds, revised licensing tiers, and a compliance deadline of June 3, 2025.
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Nigeria: Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie Advises The Coca-Cola Company on the Sale of C.H.I. Limited to UAC of Nigeria PLC

25 August 2025 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

UUBO is delighted to have advised The Coca-Cola Company (“Coca-Cola”) on the sale of its 100% equity interest in C.H.I. Limited (“CHI”) to UAC of Nigeria PLC, one of Nigeria’s leading consumer goods companies.CHI is a household name in Nigeria and a recognised leader in the food and beverage industry. Its flagship brands, Chivita and Hollandia, hold dominant positions in the fruit juice and value-added dairy markets, respectively.
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Nigeria: Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie's I.C.E. Summit 2025

25 August 2025 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

What does corporate integrity look like in 2025? Not the kind written in mission statements or printed in glossy brochures, but the kind that shows up in boardroom decisions, whistleblower responses, risk audits, and the day-to-day behaviour of leadership.
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Nigeria: UUBO Acts as Nigerian Counsel to Citigroup in Connection with GTCO's 2.28 Billion Share Offering and London Stock Exchange Listing 

25 August 2025 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

The UUBO Capital Markets team is pleased to have acted as Nigerian legal counsel to Citigroup Global Markets Limited, the Sole Global Coordinator, in connection with the offering of approximately 2.28 billion ordinary shares of Guaranty Trust Holding Company PLC (GTCO) and the successful admission of those shares to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
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Nigeria: UUBO Acts as Nigerian Counsel to the Access Bank UK Limited in Connection with the Provision of a Facility of USD $70 Million to MTN Nigeria Communications PLC

25 August 2025 by Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie - Nigeria

The UUBO Banking and Finance team is pleased to have acted as Nigerian Counsel to the Access Bank UK Limited (“Access Bank”) in connection with the provision of a loan facility of up to US$70 million to MTN Nigeria Communications PLC (“MTNN”).
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