Ahmed Abdel-Hakam, Partner at Volterra Fietta, has been appointed to the International Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association

On 21 November 2024, Volterra Fietta partner Ahmed Abdel-Hakam was appointed to the International Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association.  Ahmed’s selection by the New York City Bar Association was made despite the fact that he is not a member of the Association or even qualified to practice in New York.  It

This autumn, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) ruled on several significant matters, underscoring the institution’s role in shaping EU law and foreign policy.  For reference, the CJEU comprises two courts: the General Court, which primarily handles actions for annulment brought by individuals, companies, and, in some cases, EU governments; and the

On 18 July, 2024, Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly (“ALT”) unanimously passed a comprehensive new mining code, the Law No 016-2024/ALT. This new mining code significantly increases the State’s control and domestic participation by mandating local investment, strengthening regulatory oversight, introducing local processing requirements and enforcing stricter penalties for overproduction and violations. Background The new

On 3 October 2024, the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom (“UK”) and Mauritius announced a historical return of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following decades of dispute over the islands. Introduction After 13 rounds of negotiations over two years, the UK and Mauritius have finally reached a deal on the Chagos Islands.  Although the