Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference - The leading-edge lawyer: Integrating technology, deciphering trends, and embracing ESG-driven transformative learning
18 Sep - 19 Sep 2025
Session information
Breakout session 6 - Corporate governance essentials: the lawyer’s role
Friday 19 September (1430 - 1600)
Description
This session explores what effective corporate governance looks like in 2025:
- Core principles and governance codes across Africa eg, King v in RSA as the benchmark of Corporate Governance practices in Africa?
- In-house counsel perspective on building governance frameworks
- Integration of AML, ABC and compliance with ESG goals
- Addressing emerging risks: cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, diversity and inclusion, and data privacy
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Diana Nabuuso | Renaissance Advocates , Kampala, Uganda; African Regional Forum Liaison Officer, Real Estate Section |
Speakers
| Adeolu Idowu | Aluko & Oyebode, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Christina Kavuu Nduba | Bowmans, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Rosemary Owusu | Lem&Co , Paris, France |
| Nobert Phiri | Muvingi and Mugadza Legal Practitioners, Harare, Zimbabwe |