Jennigay Coetzer

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]

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November 17, 2023 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Expands Jo'Burg Team with 17 Lawyers from Local Corporate Outfit

The firm's South African office head says Pinsents has until now been 'under the radar' with its African activities and plans over the past two years.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

November 08, 2023 | International Edition

Local Content Laws Are a Double-Edged Sword, Say Lawyers

Lawyers from African firms in Ghana, Tanzania, and Nigeria discuss the tension to develop local skills and capacity versus the desire to increase foreign direct investment.

By Jennigay Coetzer

5 minute read

November 06, 2023 | International Edition

Norton Rose Continues South Africa Hiring Campaign With New Clyde & Co Partner

NRFSA's strategy is to ensure the firm has a bank of senior but younger lawyers to enable it to service clients for decades to come, says CEO.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

October 13, 2023 | International Edition

Bowmans Boosts Private Equity Practice with Partner Hire

Zingisa Motloba brings 20 years' experience to Bowmans, having previously worked at Mercedes, Eskom and the South African Bureau of Standards.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

October 05, 2023 | International Edition

Firms Guide Settlement Between Mozambique and Credit Suisse Over 'Tuna Bonds' Scandal

The long-running $1.5bn dispute plunged one of Africa's poorest countries into deep financial crisis.

By Jennigay Coetzer

3 minute read

September 29, 2023 | International Edition

CMS Extends Africa Footprint with Exclusive Mozambique Firm Tie-Up

The firm already has a presence in Angola, Morocco, South Africa, and Kenya, and further growth across the continent remains a strategic priority.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

September 27, 2023 | International Edition

Africa Top 50 2023: A&O, Eversheds and CMS Among Fastest Growers But ENS and DLA Still Lead

International firms made up 13 of the top 50, while 15 South African firms featured in the table and 11 were from Nigeria, according to the research produced in partnership with Africa Legal.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

September 21, 2023 | International Edition

From Navigating Coups to Spotting Trends in Mining, Linklaters' Africa Head Discusses Opportunities on the Continent

'We continue to be involved even in countries where politically speaking there are issues,' explains Linklaters' recently-appointed head of Africa, Justin Faye.

By Jennigay Coetzer

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