The standard of fairness in South African law – a case for the petroleum industry April 26, 2017 In this article, we discuss the impact of a recent Constitutional Court judgment on the standard of fairness in South African law.
Criminalising bribery in the Kenyan private sector April 26, 2017 The Bribery Act, 2016 (the Act) was enacted by the Kenyan Parliament to provide for the prevention, investigation and punishment of bribery, amongst other things. The Act, which is largely modelled on the United Kingdom’s Bribery Act 2010, came into force on 13 January 2017. The Act is retrospective and will apply to any investigation, prosecution or court proceedings instituted before 13 January 2017.
Bankable Construction Contracts in PPP Projects April 26, 2017 Interest in the public private partnership project model (PPP) has increased in recent years as governments look to alternative procurement methods to address their growing infrastructure gaps. The broad concept of PPP is becoming increasingly understood across the world; however, more work is required in understanding the key factors that make a PPP successful. One such factor is ensuring that the PPP project is a “bankable” project.
Summary procedures in international arbitration - pros and cons April 26, 2017 Traditionally, arbitration has been hailed by some as a faster, cheaper, and therefore preferable method of dispute resolution than, for example, court litigation. However, in matters where less is at stake, costs can often become disproportionate.