As we head for the end of 2010, we are pleased to say that activity in the various emerging markets we focus on, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, has increased noticeably. The continued interest in renewable energy has fuelled much of … More
Focus Archives: November 2010
Legalese: Endeavours
Introduction There is a wide spectrum of "endeavours" clauses used in commercial agreements which we have discussed in a previous edition of Focus. These clauses place obligations on the various parties to those agreements to use their "best endeavours", "reasonable … More
Africa’s dawn: Economic emergence on the world stage
INTRODUCTION Over the past decade, Africa has experienced an accelerated rate of economic growth. It has been reported that Africa’s Gross Domestic Product rose by an estimated 4% to 5% between the years 2000 and 2008. As a result, analysts … More
