Corporate Counsel Forum Africa | Legal Week | 7 September 2017 | Johannesburg, South Africa

Africa is one of the most sophisticated, diverse and promising emerging markets in the world today. Its vibrant market conditions, world-class infrastructure, and growing industrial capabilities makes it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand in the region. But despite its seemingly buoyant economy in the last few years, persistent political tensions and economic instability remains a key concern for the African legal community.

The 6th Annual Corporate Counsel Forum Africa will re-unite some of the region's leading general counsel and senior in-house counsel to discuss, debate and deliver vital insights into the changing dynamic of the African legal market. Issues which continue to drive change within corporate legal functions will dominate this year's programme, while our interactive breakout sessions aim to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for ultimate success.

Kerryn Arnott, head: legal CIB, Standard Bank, South Africa

Nigel Asprey, former head of legal risk management, FirstRand Bank

Pieter Badenhorst, director: legal, risk and compliance, AFGRI Group

Lynelle Bagwandeen, group company secretary and general counsel, Netcare

Darryl Bernstein, partner, Baker & McKenzie, South Africa

Andrew Dixon-Smith, head, legal, International corporates, financial Institutions & commercial banking, Africa & Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank

Naseera Ebrahim, vice president, general counsel, Sage International

Jeremy Gauntlett SC, senior counsel, Cape and Johannesburg Bars; Brick Court Chambers, London

Dyann Heward-Miles, partner, Baker & McKenzie, London

Megan Jackson, head of consulting, Exigent

Luche Joubert, head of legal services, Remgro

William Kosar, senior legal advisor, Somalia Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, World Bank

Kevin Lester, head of legal, South Africa, Anglo American

Advocate Michael Manolios, legal and commercial services manager, Bytes Systems Intergration

Faaiza Mayet, chief legal counsel, Southern Africa, Mondelez

Jaasi Munanka, vice-president: group legal, eithics & compliance, AngloGoldAshanti

Abiodun Peters, corporate & compliance counsel, Nigerian Bottling Company

Vimla Reddy, executive head: legal & company secretary, Scaw

Russell van Blomestein, executive: strategic regulatory compliance, Standard Bank Group

Zodwa Velleman, legal, corporate relations and security director, Heineken

Baker McKenzie