• Legal Framework

    In-depth coverage of the local legal framework for business is an integral part of OBG’s analysis. Working in partnership with a leading local law firm, we review foreign investment laws, ownership restrictions, requirements for local partners and labour laws, among other topics.
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Since 1953, when oil was first discovered near Port-Gentil, Gabon’s economy has been dominated by the petroleum industry. According to the BP “Statistical Review of World Energy 2012”, Gabon is the sixth-largest crude oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa and has the region’s fourth-largest proven reserves.

Egypt has recently undergone a series of major political developments, and the country is now facing a number of economic challenges. Just as the revolution brought about fundamental political change and lifted the country from its state of stagnation, it was also a direct cause for interruptions in commercial activity, which led to a prolonged...

In the following, we aim to clarify the laws relevant to businesses operating in Egypt. To this end, we shall focus on the corporate, labour, investment, and property laws of the country.

Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Egypt 2012

This chapter provides essential legal information for establishing a company in-country, with the aid of Helmy, Hamza & Partners. This section also features an interview from Hatem Soliman, International Partner, Helmy, Hamza & Partners (Baker & McKenzie).

Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Peru 2012

OBG introduces various aspects of the Peruvian legal system, in cooperation with its local legal partner, Estudio Echecopar. This chapter includes a viewpoint from Javier Tovar Gil, Partner, Estudio Echecopar.

Located on Africa’s western coast, Ghana is home to 24m people and a variety of ethnic groups. The country is divided into 10 administrative regions and has a strong executive branch, a unicameral legislature made up of 230 members, and an independent judiciary.

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