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]

November 22, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Lawyers Discuss Impact of Blistering Report Exposing South African Government Corruption

Lawyers at Webber Wentzel and Bowmans said the impact would be huge following revelations that government and large multinational firms 'looted' state coffers.

By Jennigay Coetzer

5 minute read
November 20, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Reed Smith Adds Curtis Mallet Duo in Dubai

The partner and associate cover disputes and arbitration work.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read
November 9, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Pinsent Masons Takes Energy Partner from Werksmans in Johannesburg

The hire comes in the same year that the firm incorporated a two-lawyer law firm in South Africa to launch a local environmental law and ESG practice.

By Jennigay Coetzer

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

White & Case Lures ENSafrica M&A Partner in Johannesburg

The firm has been on a steady hiring drive in Africa in recent years.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read
October 14, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

How the War for Talent is Putting African Law Firms in Jeopardy

'The market gets really hot overseas and they target young South African lawyers because they know that they are well trained here', explained one local firm leader.

By Jennigay Coetzer

6 minute read
October 13, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Top African Firms Lead on Anglo American Energy Joint Venture

Johannesburg-based legal teams are working to help launch a pipeline of more than 600 MW of wind and solar projects in South Africa.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read
September 30, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

African Law Leaders Bullish On Deal Flows Despite Inflation

Deal flow remains high, but lawyers are wary of trouble ahead, as African markets tend to lag six or so months behind the US and UK.

By Jennigay Coetzer

5 minute read
September 26, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Africa Top 50 2022: Dentons, Norton Rose Among Fastest Growers But ENS Still Leads

The rankings, now in their third year, assessed firms based on lawyer headcount and geographical spread across Africa.

By Jennigay Coetzer

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

HSF Lures Webber Wentzel Partner to Boost Johannesburg Finance Team

It is the firm's latest significant hire since it appointed a new Johannesburg managing partner.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read
September 21, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

DLA Piper Takes Partner from Bowmans in Johannesburg

The hire comes less than two weeks after the Johannesburg practice hired a veteran finance partner.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

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