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South Africa: Commercial property expert Ernest Maboko returns to Bowmans as a partner

01 October 2025 by Bowmans - South Africa

Johannesburg - Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has appointed commercial property lawyer Ernest Maboko as a partner in its Johannesburg office Commercial Property Practice
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South Korea: Lee & Ko Secures Complete Victory in Short Selling Case

01 October 2025 by Lee & Ko - South Korea

Lee & Ko is truly excited to share a follow up on the financial industry related high profile criminal case in Korea, where Lee & Ko continued to successfully secure a not guilty judgment at the appellate court for our client, a global banking and financial services company.
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Poland: Dudkowiak & Putyra at New Mobility Congress 2025 in Poland - Black Mass, Hydrogen, and the Law

26 September 2025 by Dudkowiak & Putyra - Poland

“The entire export debate comes down to one question: is black mass a hazardous waste or a secondary raw material? The answer defines the exporter’s obligations and whether shipment outside the EU is even possible.” - Ignacy Heckert
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Singapore: Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2025 – The Future of Capital Markets: Singapore at the Crossroads of Change

24 September 2025 by Dentons Rodyk & Davidson - Singapore

Dentons Rodyk, Singapore’s global law firm, proudly hosted the annual Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2025 on 9 September 2025, marking its ninth consecutive year of thought leadership excellence. Organised in partnership with Singapore Management University (SMU), the event was held at the Yong Pung How School of Law and attracted close to 400 guests in person. Distinguished speakers from SMU, the Singapore Exchange, and Dentons Rodyk shared their expert insights into the future of Singapore’s capital markets, engaging the audience in forward-looking discussions on industry trends and regulatory developments.
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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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