In the following, we aim to shed some light on the more relevant laws applicable in Egypt. In this respect, we shall focus on the corporate, labour, investment and property laws of the country.
Articles & Analysis | A review of the regulatory environment for international companies from The Report: Egypt 2014
Interviews & Viewpoints | Brent Williams, CEO, DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, on the African investment climate from The Report: South Africa 2014
There are many reasons foreign investors, including investors from other countries in Africa, continue to look at South Africa as an investment opportunity on the continent. South Africa has a highly developed, sophisticated legal system that is comforting to foreign investors looking to invest in Africa and in South Africa specifically. The country also has a very well...
Articles & Analysis | Recent additions and amendments to legislation bring it in line with international best practices from The Report: South Africa 2014
The law in South Africa is primarily derived from RomanDutch law, but it has been extensively influenced by English common law. Since the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (the “constitution”) came into effect, all statutory and common laws became subject to the constitution, with the effect that courts must now develop our law in line with the...
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: South Africa 2014
OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in South Africa, in partnership with DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. OBG talks to Brent Williams, CEO, DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, on the African investment climate.
In April 2014 South Africans celebrated the 20th anniversary of both the end of apartheid and the creation of the modern Republic of South Africa. These two events highlight just how far South Africa has come in the past two decades, during which the nation’s numerous assets have contributed to its rise as one of Africa’s leading economic and diplomatic players.
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Egypt 2014
OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Egypt, in partnership with Helmy, Hamza & Partners.
This chapter includes a viewpoint from Mohamad Talaat, Co-Managing Partner, Helmy, Hamza & Partners.