Covid-19 Events - May 19, 2020

Webinar with the Africa CEO Forum on Shareholder Meetings in Africa in the Current Covid-19 Environment

On May 14 our firm organized the first of a series of six webinars focusing on the legal and economic impact of Covid-19 on shareholder meetings and the distribution of dividends in Africa.

Company News Press Release - May 19, 2020

Asafo & Co. and Lawtons Africa Announce Landmark Tie-up in South Africa

Asafo & Co. and Lawtons Africa are pleased to announce their landmark agreement to join forces. The tie-up both significantly strengthens Asafo & Co.’s presence in South Africa where the combined South African teams will comprise 70 legal professionals, and expands Lawtons Africa’s geographic reach across the African continent.

Covid-19 Publications - May 01, 2020

Les conséquences en Afrique du Covid-19 sur l’exécution des contrats et la distribution des dividendes

La plupart des Etats africains ont pris des mesures exceptionnelles pour lutter contre le Covid-19. Ces mesures, cumulées à la pandémie, engendrent, pour les populations et de nombreuses entreprises, des difficultés économiques majeures. Pour y face, les Etats du G20, les institutions internationales, les Etats africains et leur système bancaire adoptent des solutions sans précédent.

Company News - Apr 29, 2020

Jamal Fofana Promoted to Of Counsel in the Abidjan Office

ASAFO & CO. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamal Fofana as Of Counsel of ASAFO & CO. RCI in Abidjan. His promotion will strengthen the team’s Corporate/M&A and Financing capabilities.

Covid-19 General News - Apr 24, 2020

UEMOA: la BCEAO apporte son soutien à l’initiative d’émission de Bons Covid-19 des Etats membres

Le 21 avril 2020, la Banque Centrale des Etats d’Afrique de l’Ouest (« BCEAO ») a publié un « Avis n° 006-04-2020 relatif à l’émission de bons du Trésor dénommé « Bons Covid-19 » par les Etats membres et leur refinancement sur un guichet spécial à trois mois de la BCEAO ». Cet avis permet aux Etats de mobiliser à court terme et à un taux avantageux des ressources financières sur le marché régional avec une forte incitation à l’endroit des banques.

Covid-19 General News - Apr 23, 2020

The CCJA’s Response to Covid-19 Marks a Step Forward

In response to the challenges of covid-19, the CCJA has taken significant measures to provide continuous service, streamline its processes and maintain hearings.

Covid-19 General News - Apr 23, 2020

La CCJA face au Coronavirus : de la difficulté naît le progrès

En réponse aux challenges de covid-19, la CCJA a pris des mesures considérables pour fournir un service continu, rationaliser ses processus et maintenir les audiences.

Covid-19 General News - Apr 17, 2020

Covid-19: ICC Publishes Guidance Note on Mitigating Delays in Arbitral Proceedings

On 9 April 2020, the ICC International Court of Arbitration (“ICC Court”) published a “Guidance Note on Possible Measures Aimed at Mitigating the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic” (the “Guidance Note”). The Guidance Note encourages greater use of virtual hearings while drawing attention to the numerous potential pitfalls involved in such hearings.

Covid-19 General News - Apr 09, 2020

Côte d’Ivoire: The Government Adopts Plan to Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19

In response to the Covid-19 virus in Côte d’Ivoire, on March 23, 2020 the Government released a National Health Response Plan which consists of a series of measures aimed at stopping the proliferation of the virus in the country.