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]
May 29, 2024 | International Edition
South Africa's Move Toward Liberalized Electricity Market Expected to Create Work for Law FirmsSouth Africa's Electricity Regulations Amendment Bill moves the nation closer to a liberalized electricity market, modernizing the country's electricity supply industry. But is it robust enough to deal with the key issues?
By Jennigay Coetzer
5 minute read
April 03, 2024 | International Edition
Bowmans Expands in Jo'Burg with 4-Strong Baker McKenzie M&A Team HireAmong the new joiners is Baker McKenzie's South Africa M&A co-head.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
February 28, 2024 | International Edition
Cliffe Dekker Hires From Norton Rose in JohannesburgThe appointment of the construction specialist comes as the local construction sector faces strong headwinds.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
February 27, 2024 | International Edition
African Firm Bowmans Expands into NamibiaWith its merger in the country, Bowmans will operate across six African nations.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
January 18, 2024 | International Edition
White & Case Launches Jo'Burg Commercial Litigation Practice with Baker McKenzie HireThe firm has been steadily growing its Africa practice, climbing the regional rankings from 21st to 16th in 2023, now counting around 83 lawyers.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
January 11, 2024 | International Edition
Bowmans Lures Team of 6 From Johannesburg CompetitorThe team acts for major financial institutions, liquidators, business rescue practitioners and corporate entities.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
January 04, 2024 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Helps Defeat $12B Arbitration Claim Against TunisiaThe Republic has been ordered to pay the claimant $300,000 nominal compensation, ending a two-decade-long dispute which saw Herbert Smith Freehills co-counsel on the matter.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
December 19, 2023 | International Edition
Court Dismisses Lead Poisoning Class Action Against Anglo AmericanCivil society groups have expressed deep disappointment with the decision of the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg to stop the lawsuit from proceeding against the mine.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
December 08, 2023 | International Edition
Competition Regimes on the Rise in Africa, Ambitious Authorities and the Struggle to 'Keep Up'While it is not without challenges, the proliferation of antitrust and competition laws across the continent bodes well for the business community and future investment in Africa, say lawyers.
By Jennigay Coetzer
6 minute read
December 04, 2023 | International Edition
Bowmans Takes Banking and Finance Partner from DLA Piper in JohannesburgPride Jani was a director for the last five years of the seven years he was with DLA Piper.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read