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Jennigay Coetzer is the Africa correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in South Africa and across the continent. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected]
July 27, 2020 | International Edition
South African banks have committed to reforms that the government claims will benefit the legal profession – but lawyers have mixed views.
By Jennigay Coetzer
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July 20, 2020 | International Edition
The odds are stacked against the independence of judiciaries in Africa, not helped by its colonial legacy. But positive signs are emerging.
By Jennigay Coetzer
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July 20, 2020 | Law.com
The odds are stacked against the independence of judiciaries in Africa, not helped by its colonial legacy. But positive signs are emerging.
By Jennigay Coetzer
1 minute read
July 16, 2020 | International Edition
The Johannesburg-based mining and energy team had joined Eversheds from Hogan Lovells just over a year ago.
By Jennigay Coetzer
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July 14, 2020 | International Edition
Debate is raging between Ethiopia and Egypt over a mega African dam construction that some fear could lead to war.
By Jennigay Coetzer
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July 7, 2020 | International Edition
One of the few western-headquartered law firms with multiple African bases, the firm has set out its intention to add to its existing offices in South Africa and Tanzania.
By Jennigay Coetzer
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July 2, 2020 | International Edition
Across Africa, there are encouraging signs that judiciaries and lawyers are starting to overcome negative perceptions of arbitration and embrace it, backed by strong support from national courts.
By Jennigay Coetzer
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June 26, 2020 | Legaltech News
Lawyers say the new act will bring South Africa's laws in line with international data protection legislation, including Europe's GDPR.
By Jennigay Coetzer
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June 26, 2020 | International Edition
Lawyers say the new act will bring South Africa's laws in line with international data protection legislation, including Europe's GDPR.
By Jennigay Coetzer
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June 24, 2020 | Law.com
The section announced on Twitter June 20 that the de Klerk session was canceled, but offered no explanation at the time. The International Law Section later issued a statement that, "Presenting the program would not help the association advance our Goal III priority." Goal III refers to the ABA's aim to eliminate bias and enhance diversity in the legal profession and justice system.
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