Africa’s economy is growing. The International Monetary Fund forecasts growth at 4% for sub-Saharan Africa for 2016 and at 3.6% for North Africa. But with volatile commodity prices, growth is not guaranteed, and investment is required or sought across all sectors of the economy in all African countries. In this article partners Paula Hodges QC, Peter Leon, Craig Tevendale and Chris Parker consider the importance of Dispute Resolution in Africa in fostering investment and as a source of investment in its own right. They also analyse the growth and development of arbitration in Africa and discuss whether parties should seek to resolve their disputes “on-shore” in Africa or “off-shore”.
Bermuda to Open International Arbitration Hub
HAMILTON, Bermuda — The Bermuda International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (BIMAC) is set to open later this year, transforming long-running conversations into a concrete institutional
