Africa Down Under Conference 2020

We are pleased to have had the opportunity to sponsor the Africa Down Under Conference 2020 and present DLA Piper to attendees from across Australia and throughout Africa (virtually), with collaboration from Michael Ostrove, Shane Murphy and Rhys Davies. ADU has grown to become the largest African-focused mining event held outside the continent itself, and its importance continues to be reflected in the number of high profile attendees welcomed year after year - Australia’s gateway to Africa, and Australia’s undisputed mining capital.

Michael Ostrove (Global Co-Chair of International Arbitration) and Shane Murphy (Partner, Litigation & Regulatory) successfully presented on:

• Recent trends in investment disputes
• Flashpoints where such claims typically arise
• Possible alternatives to arbitration
• Recent arbitral decisions affecting mining projects
• Practical guidance for both investors and States alike

Rhys Davies (Partner, Finance & Projects) sat on a Sustainability and ESG panel to discuss the increasing importance of this among States and investors.