Earlier this year, Sierra Leone held its first ever Commercial Law Summit, publicly recognising the central role of the rule of law in driving responsible inward investment and economic prosperity. The Summit was organised by global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank, the UK Sierra Leone Pro Bono Network and the UK and Sierra Leonean governments, with support from ROLE UK and UKAid. The Summit brought together leaders from the Sie

As well as access to water, energy, roads, ICT and a suitable workforce, investors in developing economies want to have confidence in the justice system. Some of the certainties they look for are protection for their property, access to justice and protection for their employees. They want assurance on contract enforcement and if any dispute arises, they want a judicial system that will bring rapid and efficient dispute solutions. In order to encourage foreign investment, man