In it Together as One
At COP28 in Dubai, global leaders from government, business and NGOs will discuss why climate action can’t wait. AGA’s Lusungu Gondwe from Ritz Attorneys at Law in Malawi and Nobert Phiri from Muvingi & Mugadza Legal Practitioners in Zimbabwe spoke to Africa Legal about using carbon credits to make a difference.
How to set up a foreign company in Vietnam
Here Nguyễn Ngọc Trí from Win Win Auditing Company in Vietnam sets out the procedures to setting up a company in this important country.
No more legalization: the influence of the Apostille Convention on entry documents
The convention on abolishing the requirements of the legalization of Foreign Public Documents (the “Apostille Convention”) has entered into force between China and other contracting states. Jasmine Liu, Senior Associate at AGA law firm member in the country, IPO Pang Xingpu Law Firm, explains.
ATO’s New Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets
Gerard Thorpe of AGA law firm Broadley Rees Hogan (BRH) in Brisbane shares details of the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets which will be introduced on July 1 2023.
Opening up our (A)eyes…
In recent years there’s been a boom in using AI to address healthcare problems in Africa. AGA’s Timothy Kajja from KTA Advocates in Uganda and Shehzada Walli from Stallion Attorneys in Tanzania spoke with Africa Legal about the risks and opportunities for this exciting new frontier.
Internships in Costa Rica: How do they work?
In this article Arturo Rojas, Partner at AGA law and accounting member firm FORZA seeks to provide clarity on the rules, analysis, application, and recommendations for companies looking to hire interns in Costa Rica.
DORA – EU members get ready!
Katerina Stanikova, COO at AGA law firm Greats advokáti in the Czech Republic reviews how the implementation of DORA, the Digital Operational Resilience Act, will impact the security of financial entities across the EU.
Local expertise, global reach
Zambia and Zimbabwe are looking to maximise the potential of their mineral riches. Here AGA members Paulman Chungu and Nobert Musa Phiri talk to Africa Legal about the numerous opportunities in the neighbouring nations and the supporting role of the alliance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Sui Generis protection for image rights
Kenneth Muhangi, Partner and Head of Technology, Media, Telecommunications & Intellectual Property at AGA member firm KTA Advocates in Uganda delves into the evolving landscape of AI-generated images and the emerging discussions surrounding the need for sui generis protection to ensure fair attribution and compensation for owners.
Uganda and Mauritius embrace the crypto challenge
The growth of cryptocurrencies as both a store of value and means of payment has presented lawmakers across the continent with a legislative challenge. AGA member Kenneth Muhangi from KTA Advocates talk to Africa Legal about how Mauritius and Uganda are handling the issue.