M&CO Legal was proud to sponsor and actively participate in the ICC Arbitration Africa Conference, held in Nairobi as part of the ICC Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) Africa Business Talks. Organised in collaboration with the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship – Nairobi Hub and ICC Kenya, the event brought together leading voices from the public and private sectors to address the evolving needs of the African business community in the context of global trade and cross-border collaboration.
As part of the programme, M&CO Legal hosted a special roundtable discussion focused on the growing strategic partnership between Asia and East Africa, spotlighting key developments in:
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Trade routes and logistics
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Customs standardisation
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Special economic zones
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Regional trade finance and investment
The session commenced with a welcome address delivered by Dr. Salman Al Tuweel, Partner at M&CO Legal, who set the stage for the day’s insightful conversations.
Our Managing Partner, Mr. Hafidh Thani, joined a distinguished panel of experts, including:
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Angela Mandi, Head of Corporate and Investment Banking Credit, East Africa, Stanbic Bank Kenya
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Daniel Gathira, Principal Operations Officer, Kenya Ports Authority
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Eugenio Bettella, Partner, BERGS & MORE
The panel was expertly moderated by Ms. Leyla Ahmed, FCIArb, Chair of the ICC Trade & Customs Commission, ensuring a dynamic and engaging discussion throughout.
The event concluded with a Q&A session and closing remarks by Ms. Claudia Salomon, President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Ms. Diamana Diawara and Ms. Leyla Ahmed for their exceptional efforts in organising the conference. M&CO Legal remains committed to advancing meaningful dialogue and partnerships that drive sustainable trade, economic development, and investment between Asia and Africa.
