Most law firms in Cameroon chose to operate in Douala, instead of the capital Yaoundé. Why is this the case? What are the advantages of both locations? The first reason for this choice is that Douala is the economic capital of Cameroon. Most local and multinational companies, and most banks are based in Douala. Simply …
Continue reading “Interview with… Aurélie Chazai, Managing Partner of Chazai & Partners”
Morocco continues to sponsor initiatives that make it a pioneering renewable energy force in the African continent. Has your firm seen a significant uptick in international financing for renewable energy projects? In line with its national energy strategy that seeks to increase wind and solar power, Morocco is indeed deeply engaged in the development of the renewable energy sector. For this purpose, more …
Continue reading “Interview with… Benzakour Rachid, Benzakour Law Firm (BLF)”
What are the biggest challenges for international firms in Poland? A presence in many countries around the world is a great advantage for a law firm. International law firms more often advise on multijurisdictional projects, which are an integral part of our business especially on the transactional side of the practice. At PwC Legal, we have …
Continue reading “Interview with… Cezary Żelaznicki, PWC Legal Żelaznicki SP. K.”
Romania’s real estate market has been booming over the past years with a wealth of developments and notable price inflation. What are the factors behind its rapid expansion and how active has your real estate team been on that front? Historically, there have been good premises for growth on Romania’s real estate market for several reasons, including: (a) an initially very significant gap between local prices and those at …
Continue reading “Interview with… Lucian Bondoc, Bondoc Si Asociatii SCA”
What has been the impact of Covid-19 on industries across Malta? This year has highlighted the importance of technology when it comes to conducting business, aside from the obvious increase in use of platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft teams, has the firm made any other innovations this year to ensure a better client experience? …
Continue reading “Interview with… Dr. Jean-Pie Gauci-Maistre, Gauci-Maistre Xynou”