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Globalaw unveils a new map featuring Members and Partners across Africa.

By , 20 Mar 2023

Africa is the second largest and second-most populous continent in the world. It is fitting therefore that Globalaw is organising from the 16-18 March 2023 its first ever EMEA event on African soil with the support of host firm Fraikech Associés (link to program). In that context, Globalaw published its ever map of members and partners in Africa.

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