OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Nigeria, in partnership with Ajumogobia & Okeke. There is also a viewpoint from Ovie Ukiri, Managing Partner, Ajumogobia & Okeke, on the Pension Reform Act of 2014.
Legal Framework
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Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Nigeria 2015
Fresh from a rebasing exercise in April 2014 that boosted 2013 GDP by 89% to $509.97bn, Nigeria now ranks not only as Africa’s most populous country, but also as its largest economy. It has long played an outsized regional role, making up 76% of West Africa’s GDP and around 60% of its population.
Articles & Analysis | Qatar passes laws regarding procurement of building materials from The Report: Qatar 2015
Buoyed by strategic government investment and a stable business environment, Qatar is perhaps the fastestgrowing construction and infrastructure market in the GCC. For example, it is estimated that Qatar’s infrastructure spend alone will reach $150bn over the next decade through investments in roads, railways, stadiums, hotels, a deep-water...
Articles & Analysis | Qatar's legal framework governs company ownership and registration from The Report: Qatar 2015
A company must have a legal presence in Qatar to conduct business in the country. This may be by virtue of a company, branch office, trade representative office or agency relationship. Incorporating a company is usually the most suitable approach if the foreign investor intends to have a long-term presence in Qatar. The type of company to be...
Interviews & Viewpoints | James Elwen, Partner and Head of Qatar Office, Pinsent Masons, on how Qatar is becoming an international centre for sporting events from The Report: Qatar 2015
Qatar’s sports social calendar is full. As well as the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar will host the Road Cycling World Championship in 2016, the International Association of Athletic Championships in 2019 and a range of other international competitions in between. The infrastructure needed for these events is what attracts many private investors...
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Qatar 2015
With Pinsent Masons, this chapter contains an outline of the legal framework in which local and foreign investors operate in Qatar. It includes an examination of the rules related to company ownership, an overview of the employment procedures governed by the Labour Law, and a look at the new actions being taken to boost cyber security.
The chapter also includes a viewpoint from James...