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 1 - AfCFTA in action: legal strategies for intra-African trade
Thursday 18 September (1200 - 1300)
Description
This session focuses on the legal mechanisms for unlocking the potential of AfCFTA:
- Contract harmonisation and standardised trade terms
- Resolving non-tariff barriers through legal tools
- Trade finance, digitalisation and the role of fintech platforms (eg, PAPSS)
- Case studies on rules of origin, intellectual property and regional dispute resolution
- In-house counsel insights on cross-border implementation hurdles
Speakers
| Julia Moore Choate | Bowmans, Cape Town, South Africa |
| David Ofosu-Dorte | AB & David, Accra, Ghana; Member, African Regional Forum Advisory Board |