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The article reports on the manifestation of Denton Wilde Sapte's dedication to Africa by advising on debut sovereign bond in Ghana. The firm advised Ghana on the issuance of $750 million worth of bonds placed in the U.S. It is asserted the proceeds of which will be used to fund the development of infrastructure projects in the country. According to the firm's lead partner on the transaction David Cohen, they did have to go through a rigorous pitching process.

The article reports on the effort of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Norton Rose on a $238 million investment deal which could bring the Middle East process a step closer to settlement. They advised on a framework that will allow Overseas Private Investment Corp. in the U.S. and Palestine Investment Fund (PIF) to invest in Gaza and West Bank. It is said that the Middle East Investment Initiative will offer capital to small and medium-sized enterprises in Palestine.

The article investigates the ongoing legalities of the trials of Alliance Capital Corp., one of the many investment advisers who acted as a defendant in an Enron litigation in the U.S. The continuing relevance of the U.S. Sherman Act of 1890 to antitrust is also discussed. Moreover, the U.S.'s approach to antitrust legislation has posed complications to companies doing business in Europe and vice versa.

Reports on the deal won by New York firm Cravath Swaine & Moore to advise Associated British Foods (ABF). Effort of ABF to acquire the yeast, spices, and herbs business from Australian food group Burns Philp; Role of Herbert Smith, legal adviser of ABF in the deal; Profile of ABF.