For more than 25 years, the firm – led by Managing Partners Ann Rivington and Malick F. M’bai, along with a staff of 11 professionals – has operated as a full-service law firm with industry competence in litigation, general business law, telecommunications, real estate, banking and tourism. Fajara Chambers has also been consistently recognized by Chambers Global.
“It is a privilege for Fajara Chambers to collaborate with Andersen Global,” Malick said. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing high-caliber legal services to private as well as corporate and commercial clients, and our willingness to serve their interests not only in the West African sub-region but throughout the international business community. We are looking forward to working with like-minded individuals and continuing to build a practice that is a formidable competitor in the Gambian market.”
Andersen Global Chairman and Andersen CEO Mark Vorsatz added, “Our Africa platform is already one of the largest providers for legal services on the continent and building a benchmark organization in the region is a key element in our strategy. The addition of Fajara Chambers enhances our global offering significantly. Malick and his team bring substantial experience and expertise, and their commitment to independence and stewardship will further enhance our capabilities in The Gambia and beyond.”
Andersen Global is an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax and legal professionals around the world. Established in 2013 by U.S. member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global now has more than 5,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 177 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms.
The Gambia government through the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure says that it has been brought to its attention that commercial drivers are charging fares on various routes in the country above the approved 2017 tariff set under the Motor Traffic Act Section (4) of The MTA. This practice, the government added, is even more prevalent on the Westfield- Brikama Route.
Principal Magistrate Isatou Janneh-Njie of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court yesterday ruled in fovour of the prosecution that Yakumba Jaiteh and Yusupha Jaiteh, who were charged with assault and obstruction, have a case to answer. This followed a no-case submission made by the defence.
Thousands of Senegambians living and working across Europe are faced with undefined and undecided prospects in terms of work, family reunion as well as other important rights as the UK finally separated from the EU on January 1st 2021 following a tense 12-month transition period.
