CWEIC Strategic Partner and Founding member of the Commonwealth Legal Network, Africa Law Practice (ALP), a full-service law firm headquartered in Lagos, has released a report titled Frictions In Digital Trade – Regulation of Cross Border Data Flow. Digital trade is essential in todays’ modern economy, and the frictions that stifle the application of cross-border… Continue reading Africa Law Practice Release Review on Frictions in Digital Trade
The CWEIC Country Director in Nigeria, Obinna Anyanwu, and our Strategic Partner, Jersey Finance jointly-hosted an invitation only networking dinner at the Eko Hotels & Suites. Obinna commented “It was great to converge top business leaders over dinner to deepen connections & conversations in the city of Lagos with one of our partners; Jersey Finance.… Continue reading CWEIC and Strategic Partner, Jersey Finance, host networking dinner in Lagos
Triay Lawyers Ltd has become the latest Strategic Partner to join the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council (CWEIC) and the Commonwealth Legal Network. Triay is a full-service law firm divided into a number of distinct practice areas namely Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Family & Divorce, Financial Services, Private Client, Property and Shipping &… Continue reading Triay Lawyers Ltd becomes the latest Strategic Partner to join CWEIC
We join with the rest of the Commonwealth and the global community in mourning the loss of Her Majesty The Queen. Her steadfast leadership and commitment as Head of the Commonwealth has been a guide for us all over the past 70 years. The stability and reassurance that has exemplified her reign has led the… Continue reading With deep sorrow the Royal Family have announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join the Royal Family, the whole of the Commonwealth and the world in mourning her passing
Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC, was interviewed by Jacquelin Magnay from The Australian and commented on China’s growing influence in the Pacific. China and Tonga have been developing deeper ties over the last decade and mirrors similar Chinese interest in other Pacific nations, such as Samoa. Lord Marland commented that “Australia could become the nexus… Continue reading Lord Marland speaks to The Australian about China’s influence in Tonga and how the Commonwealth can provide an alternative.
Sir Hugo Swire, deputy Chairman CWEIC, had the pleasure of meeting The Governor of Victoria, The Hon Linda Dessau AC, and the CEO of Global Victoria, Gönül Serberst. Sir Hugo had a productive meeting with the Governor to discuss how CWEIC can support Victoria State in increasing trade and investment with Commonwealth nations and regions.… Continue reading CWEIC meets with the Governor of Victoria
Sir Hugo Swire, deputy Chairman of CWEIC, had the pleasure of speaking to Juliana Olayinka from Channels TV about the Commonwealth Advantage, UK-Nigeria relations, and affirmed CWEIC passionate commitment to promoting intra-Commonwealth trade. Please click here for the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQfx7OsBSGA
CWEIC was pleased to see UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss call for greater cooperation and trade between Commonwealth nations. She commented that “as one of the largest groups of freedom-loving democracies, we must ensure there are clear benefits to remaining a member of the Commonwealth and offer nations a clear alternative to growing malign influence… Continue reading Foreign Secretary Liz Truss calls for more Commonwealth Trade
A bright and early start did not deter our strategic partners and Commonwealth partners from joining us for a breakfast reception hosted in partnership with Irwin Mitchell. The reception provided a great opportunity to network with business and government leaders from across the Commonwealth and celebrate the opening of the Commonwealth Games. Lord Marland was… Continue reading CWEIC and Irwin Mitchell host Breakfast Reception to celebrate the opening of the Commonwealth Games
The end of July saw Commonwealth come together again for sport and business at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland opened the Commonwealth Games Business Forum with Minister for Exports Andrew Griffiths. The Forum was addressed by various senior UK Government officials, including, Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi, and Secretary of State for Business,… Continue reading CWEIC co-hosts the Commonwealth Games Business Forum in Birmingham
