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]

March 22, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Ukraine Invasion Sending Ripples Across Africa's Legal Scene

Interest in Africa's oil markets are picking up, as nations tussle with divided loyalties due to their complex relationships with the West on the one side and Russia on the other.

By Jennigay Coetzer

4 minute read
March 15, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

'You Cannot Ignore It': The Rise of ESG in Africa

ESG is racing to the top of law firm agendas, as banks and private equity firms refuse to fund projects without a proven sustainability plan.

By Jennigay Coetzer

5 minute read
March 2, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Norton Rose Adds 3-Strong M&A Team In South Africa

The firm's latest hires continue to boost the firm's local expertise in line with its succession strategy.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read
March 2, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Bowmans Promotes 10 to Partner, Adds to Ranks With Pinsents Hire

The 10 partners promoted are located in a number of the firm's various African offices and areas of practice.

By Jennigay Coetzer

3 minute read
February 22, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Pinsent Masons Bolts On Local Boutique For South Africa Environmental Law Launch

The addition of a lawyer duo, with expertise in real estate, energy and mining work, is the latest step in Pinsents' ambitious African growth plans.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read
February 18, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Corruption Is Biggest Impediment to Rule of Law in Africa, Lawyers Say

Legal professionals from law firms, in-house counsel, members of the judiciary and government employees participated in the Advancing the Rule of Law in Africa survey, conducted by LexisNexis in partnership with Africa Legal.

By Jennigay Coetzer

4 minute read
February 14, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

'Day to Day Engagement Isn't There': Bowmans Senior Partner On Africa's Growing Talent Retention Problem

Ezra Davids explains how the WFH trend is hitting Africa's top firms and giving firm leaders much to think about.

By Jennigay Coetzer

4 minute read
February 2, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Tanzania Hires Baker Botts For $30B Natural Gas Project

The project will include negotiations with a number of international energy companies including Shell, and ExxonMobil.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read
January 28, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Law Firms the World Over Unite For China-Zimbabwe Mining Deal

Firms from as far afield as Australia, China, Singapore and Zimbabwe are advising on the deal.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read
January 27, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

South Africa's Elite Firms Are Maintaining 2021 Momentum, Say Webber Wentzel's Leaders

2021 was an excellent year for the continent's top firms. Partners now say that momentum is only continuing, though challenges remain.

By Jennigay Coetzer

3 minute read

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