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Adams & Adams

Competition/Antitrust

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa


Adams & Adams

Rankings

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Competition/Antitrust - South Africa

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Adams & Adams assists clients with merger clearance filings and behavioural investigations from its offices in Pretoria, Sandton, Durban and Cape Town. The law firm also has experience representing clients in leniency applications.

Work Highlights

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  • Adams & Adams represented the Board of Healthcare Funders NPC (BHF) in a request for exemption from certain provisions of the Competition Act.

Strengths

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  • Adams & Adams' team is able to not only simplify matters, but also to give measured guidance to our global decision makers.

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  • Adams & Adams' strength is its strategic focus; the lawyers think through things and advise well.

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  • Adams & Adams' service is accurate and of high quality; the team's responsiveness is exceptional with quick turn-around times.

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  • Adams & Adams adds a personal touch. The team is very helpful and professional.

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  • Adams & Adams' service levels are exceptionally high and the team is always quick to respond.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Jac Marais
    Band 4Jac Marais

    Jac Marais

    Jac Marais has particular experience in contentious competition law cases, acting for defendants on cartel and abuse of dominance cases, as well as representing clients in leniency applications. In addition, he assists clients with merger clearance mandates.

    • Jac Marais is a very down-to-earth person and instills confidence within our company.

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    • Jac Marais is very knowledgeable and has good relationships with the stakeholders. They respect him and he is able to anticipate any challenges we may face.

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    • Jac Marais is exceptionally competent and approachable.

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    • Jac Marais has a way of distilling complex competition matters down and makes them accessible, adding tremendous value in the decision-making process.

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  • Associates to watchMia de Jager
    Associates to watchMia de Jager

    Mia de Jager

    Mia de Jager assists with a number of high profile merger clearances and prohibited practices investigations. Based in Pretoria, she advises clients on market allocation and abuse of dominance investigations.

    • Mia de Jager's patience and availability is outstanding. She is always taking the time to explain procedures in layman's terms. She is just a wonderful person.

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    • Her output is always timely and insightful. She is an asset to our business and a great legal partner.

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    • Mia de Jager is highly organised, effective and always available.

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  • Associates to watchMisha van Niekerk
    Associates to watchMisha van Niekerk

    Misha van Niekerk

    Misha van Niekerk assists clients with a number of high profile merger clearances. Based in Pretoria, she has further experience assisting with behavioural investigations.

    • Misha Van Niekerk is detail orientated, delivers on time and within budget. She provides continuous feedback on the progress of matters.

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    • Misha van Niekerk is punctual and the speed of service is very good.

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    • Misha van Niekerk is extremely knowledgeable and is always willing, able and capable to assist with all queries and matters referred to her.

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    • Misha van Niekerk is very responsive and knowledgeable.

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    • It is a pleasure working with her.

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