King & Spalding (JD Supra Kenya)
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Update on Kenya and Somalia’s Maritime Dispute: Implications for Energy Companies
Somalia has brought its long-simmering maritime dispute with Kenya to the International Court of Justice (the “ICJ”). The ICJ’s treatment of the case will have important repercussions not only for Somalia and Kenya (and possibly neighboring Tanzania), but also for energy companies interested in exploiting East Africa’s offshore resources.
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Important Decisions Reached in Nairobi at the WTO’s 10th Ministerial Conference
On December 19, the World Trade Organization (WTO) concluded its 10th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. The Ministerial Conference, which typically is held every two years, is a meeting of the decision-making body of the WTO that ministers from all Members attend and where decisions can be taken on any matters under the multilateral trade agreements.
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Recent Developments: Kenya—What Legal Options are Available to Mining Companies?
Foreign mining companies with investments in Kenya whose mining licenses are cancelled and/or whose revenues decrease as a result of these new drilling charges and/or royalty schemes may be able to bring compensation claims against Kenya before international investment arbitration tribunals. Compensation claims are not restricted to active mining properties as exploration and development...