German Govt. affiliate ,partners with NBA and Ghana Bar Association to Train Lawyers [see Details]

In collaboration the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) and Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH) regional project “Promotion of the rule of law and justice in Africa” would officially like to invite you to partake in a one-week webinar for lawyers.

The GIZ is a German public-benefit federate enterprise, which supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. Within the framework of this work, our supra regional project follows the sustainable development goals of the United Nations and aims to foster transnational dialogue on the rule of law and better access to justice for all.

Considering the ongoing pandemic and its likely impacts on the legal profession, this webinar will focus on topics such as

* COVID -19’s influence on the African Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA);
* Bankruptcy (Insolvency Act);
* Corporate Mergers and Acquisition (Aftermath of COVID-19);
* Employment law (Employment Issues arising – lay offs, pay cuts);
* The pandemic and the legal profession (Effects economically and in practice, Mitigation strategies; Incorporation of Legal Tech).

Dates: 15th May – 22nd May 2020 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Location: MS Teams Meetings online

Ghanaian and Nigerian experts include: Mr. Emeka Obegolu, Mr. Ace Anan Ankomah, Mr. Babajide Ogundipe, Mrs. Mariam Gyasi Jawhary, Mr. Oluseun Abimbola, Mr. Godwin Omoaka, Mr. Jacob Saah, etc

This Training is open to all Ghanaian and Nigerian Lawyers at no-charge, however, due to the limited number of slots, registration is required. Registrants will have to sign up for the one-week webinar on a first-come, first-serve basis. Confirmed participants must participate in all sessions.

To register, please click on the link below:
https://ghanabar.org/newsite/giz-registration-form/

Kindly note that certificates will be emailed to participants after the program.

We look forward to your engagement and presence on occasion.