3 June 2025 • 1 min read

iTOOsday: Trading Places: Africa’s Legal Landscape in the Age of Intra-Continental Trade

This iTOOsday examined Africa’s increasingly litigious business environment and the legal complexities emerging alongside the growth of intra-continental trade. Presented by Wayne Griffiths, Andrew Njau, and Sadiyah Mather, the session highlighted the importance of sound governance, ethical leadership, and proactive risk management in navigating cross-border legal risk.

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Africa, much like the rest of the world, is becoming increasingly litigious in its business environment – a trend set to intensify with the anticipated rise in intra-African trade. As legal risks and commercial disputes become more prevalent, business leaders carry a growing responsibility to navigate this evolving landscape with diligence, ethical foresight, and sound governance.

Represented by: Wayne Griffiths, Andrew Njau, & Sadiyah Mather