Leisa Leisanyane: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Advocate Leisa Leisanyane is a Lesotho born and bred legal practitioner, educator and certified Business Development Services (BDS) provider who is featured in this Millennials edition. In addition to a catalogue of academic qualifications and training he has, which includes, certification in compliance management, drafting of commercial contracts, risk management,
Wycklife Odhiambo Oyoo: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Wycklife Odhiambo Oyoo is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Moi University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He is an Associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department at Kaplan & Stratton Advocates.
What’s Bank? When WhatsApp Meets Traditional Banking- Meshack Masibo
In 2016, Facebook (The Parent Company that owns What’s App) secured an e-money licence in Ireland.[1] The license allows Facebook to make payments and perform elementary financial services in the Country. It is the first practical license issued to Facebook as it attempts to move beyond being a social media platform to engaging in banking and commerce.
Sebastian La Hausse de Lalouvière: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Sebastian La Hausse de Lalouvière is a seasoned general counsel who hails from Mauritius and South Africa with over 8 years’ experience advising on corporate, regulatory, compliance and legal matters for some of the largest publicly listed companies in Mauritius, which operate in various industries both locally and internationally.
Olaniwun Ajayi LP Launches London-Based International Practice with Three Partners
Olaniwun Ajayi LP, a leading law firm in Africa, announces the opening of its London-based international practice on December 1, 2021. The London office, which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, is a breakthrough for a major law firm founded in Africa, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s nearly sixty-year history and for legal services in and for Africa.
#8 2021 EDITION
At The People’s Accolade Law Magazine (The PALM), we find pleasure in consistently keeping you up to speed with developing trends in today’s African society.
In this edition, we bring to you our #8 Edition which features Dr Naseem Ameer-Mia a Senior Manager in Johannesburg’s Alternative Legal Services practice of HerbertSmithFreehills and other exciting cont
Christabel Mideva Eboso: Africa’s Legal Millennial
As an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of three years, practising at the Firm of Nyaanga & Mugisha Advocates, a PhD Researcher a lecturer of Public Law and a Fellow of the Associate Fellowship Scheme at the University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom, Christabel Mideva Eboso, is our millennial in this edition.
#7 2021 EDITION
In this edition, we bring to you our #7 Edition which features Dr Wycliffe Otiso, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a Lecturer in Kisii University. He is currently an Editor for the Law Society of Kenya Journal and the Advocates Magazine.
REINSTATEMENT ORDER IN SOUTH AFRICA: What it Means for the Employer and the Employee- T. B. Ndhlalane
Aggrieved employees who have been dismissed by their employers in most cases refer an unfair dismissal dispute to either the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) or the Bargaining Council which holds the necessary jurisdiction to adjudicate such dispute. In most cases, these employees would be seeking relief in the form of reinstatement, compensation or sometimes even backpay.
Petroleum Industry Saviour: A Terse Breakdown of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry Act, 2021- Okediya Peter O., ACIArb
The ‘newly’ passed Petroleum Industry Act 2021 has been portrayed as Nigeria’s saviour from economic woes and the crippling oil and gas industry, however the Act started off as a bill which was dragged and delayed for nearly twenty years. This directly means the application of the Act was due twenty years ago, save for amendments and modifications by various administrations.
