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Book review: Arbitration in Africa: A Review of Key Jurisdictions

08 September 2017 / Anthony Connerty
Issue: 7760 / Categories: Features , Arbitration
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"A valuable handbook for lawyers and others involved in commerce on the African continent"

Authors: Kamal Shah, John Miles & Tunde Fagbohunlu
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780414052529
Price £178

Hugely popular since its publication last year, Arbitration in Africa looks at arbitration in 30 countries ranging from Algeria to Zimbabwe. Chapters are divided into regions including North Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, English-Speaking West Africa, the African Lusophone countries (the Portuguese–speaking countries) and the Islands of Africa. Many chapters are written by external contributors.

Taking Nigeria as an example, the chapter comprises 19 sections. The section on Country Overview looks at the economic and political climate, the legal framework, and the judicial framework. The list of arbitration legislation is followed by preliminary considerations such as limitation. The section on conduct and procedure of an arbitration where the seat is in Nigeria includes matters such as: the appointment and challenge of arbitrators; jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal; interim measures; procedure and evidence; default powers of the tribunal;

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