Gouws said he expected that his new firm would be «a strong new force in the market,» as part of the evolution of the South
African legal landscape, adding he was happy to support the firm at the outset of its development in Johannesburg.
The SALI Club will look to explore the
legal landscape and in particular consider the use and effectiveness of International Investment Agreements («IIAs»), in particular, Bilateral Investment Treaties («BITs») executed between Asian and
African States giving investors the ability to obtain arbitration awards which may be enforced against state assets.