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Ask a lawyer: How do I avoid disputes when investing in African construction?

Following the opening of the first fully electrified cross-border railway line linking Ethiopia and Djibouti, Simon Lofthouse QC in African Business Review discusses the potential challenges to contractors that may occur when investing in African construction due to the additional complexity of third party funding. By taking the necessary steps, many of which are outlined in the article, Africa can exploit the many opportunities for successful ventures.

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This article was first published in African Business Review on 23 November, 2016.

23/11/2016

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