Lawyer's Guide on Initial Public Offerings (IPO); MTN IPO Insights Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Lawyer's Guide on Initial Public Offerings (IPO); MTN IPO InsightsThe first modern IPO occurred in March 1602 when the Dutch East India Company offered shares of the company to the public to raise capital. The Dutch East India Company (VOC) became the first company in history to issue bonds and shares of stock to the general public. Therefore, this article gives highlights on the corporate aspect of going public, why companies go public, what to consider before investing in shares as well as advantages and disadvantages of Going Public to corporate companies.Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)The African Continental Free Trade Area is a free trade area founded in 2018, but trade commenced in January 2021. The article interrogates the new AfCFTA with specific emphasis on the process of handling trade related disputes among member states.

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El Sr.Ruhiiga Twinson es un abogado con amplia experiencia en asuntos empresariales, transacciones de tierras y apasionado por los litigios sobre derechos humanos, derecho de familia, derecho penal, práctica empresarial/comercial, así como procedimiento civil. El Sr. Twinson se licenció en Derecho (2ª clase superior con honores) en la Universidad Internacional de Kampala, en Uganda.