By Lisi Enea Bodiong Africa's mining industry grapples with the tension between resource sovereignty and investor confidence. Axis International Ltd, a UAE-based mining firm,  launched a $28.9 billion arbitration claim against the Republic of Guinea, which is currently under review by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).  Since 2020, Axis International Ltd has legally mined on Guinean land under a permit granting the company access to bauxite mines in the...

By Billy Friese-Greene For decades, the United States has been the default destination for global capital. The dollar has functioned as the world’s safe-haven currency, while the S&P 500 - the most accurate way to track the US economy - has famously averaged over 10% since its introduction in 1957. These attractive prospects have drawn investors worldwide, wanting a safe yet significant return on investment.  This presumption is now under strain. Whilst US bondholders grow uncomfortable, with...

By Ting Wei Wu The legal industry is seeing an unprecedented consolidation wave. Law firm mergers surged 18% from 50 in 2024 to 59 in 2025. More notably, as of early January 2026, 16 mergers have already been announced for the year, suggesting that the trend towards consolidation is only accelerating.  Recent merger headlines include:  ● Ashurst + Perkins Coie: Generates a $2.7 billion revenue firm with over 3000 lawyers  ● Hogan Lovells + Cadwalader: Projected to become the world's...