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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]
December 17, 2020 | Middle East and Africa
Once up and running, the economic bloc of 1.3 billion people will be the world's largest trade zone and is expected to boost Africa's total GDP to over $3.4 trillion. It could mean big business for law firms with the right profile.
By Jennigay Coetzer
1 minute read
December 7, 2020 | Middle East and Africa
Top-end law firms are forming alliances with on-the-ground African firms across the continent and this trend in all its forms is booming.
By Jennigay Coetzer
1 minute read
November 27, 2020 | Middle East and Africa
Through a combination of full service human rights work and pro bono work, lawyers in Africa are playing a role in lifting people out of poverty and oppression.
By Jennigay Coetzer
1 minute read
November 12, 2020 | Middle East and Africa
"In a constrained economy, only the fittest and strongest will survive because the pie is smaller," says a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright.
By Jennigay Coetzer
1 minute read
November 6, 2020 | Middle East and Africa
The move comes on the tail of two law firm tie-ups, as the African firm grows its continental presence.
By Jennigay Coetzer
1 minute read
October 23, 2020 | Middle East and Africa
The potential for medical cannabis to boost foreign earnings, contribute to export growth and promote foreign investment in the health sector is driving increased legalization across the continent.
By Jennigay Coetzer
1 minute read
October 21, 2020 | Middle East and Africa
The case, supported by litigation funders, is being brought on behalf of 100,000 women and children.
By Jennigay Coetzer
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October 19, 2020 | Middle East and Africa
Acquisitions by digital giants of smaller players have been slipping under the radar, hurting competition, lawyers say.
By Jennigay Coetzer
1 minute read
October 15, 2020 | Middle East and Africa
Partners at firms including Norton Rose Fulbright, Baker McKenzie, Bowmans and Pinsent Masons are poised for a recovery in trade and investment on the continent—and deal statistics agree with this sentiment.
By Jennigay Coetzer
1 minute read
October 13, 2020 | Middle East and Africa
The consultancy network is on target to meet its goal of extending its presence into 49 African countries.
By Jennigay Coetzer
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