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Baker McKenzie

Competition/Antitrust

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa

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Competition/Antitrust - South Africa

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie assists clients with merger control spanning from international transactions and purely domestic mergers. The law firm is also well able to represent clients in prohibited practices investigations, such as abuse of dominance cases.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Private Investment Fund on the merger control aspects of a proposed joint venture with Pirelli Tyre.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie has never failed to deliver mandates on time and is able to shift resources to meet requirements.

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  • The Baker McKenzie team has great systems thinking and a wealth of knowledge beyond law, which allows the team to create bespoke solutions for clients.

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  • Baker McKenzie's team provided a comprehensive, time-sensitive service.

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  • Baker McKenzie is very timely in its responses and is very commercial and solution driven when it comes to issues.

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  • We can trust the team to have an extensive knowledge not only of the legal framework but also of enforcement trends and procedures, as well as relevant business sector best practices.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lerisha Naidu
    Lerisha Naidu

    Lerisha Naidu

    Lerisha Naidu has considerable experience advising on merger control filings, covering both the South African aspects of international transactions and purely domestic mergers, as well as representing clients in investigations into allegations of gun-jumping. Based in Johannesburg, she is also well versed in abuse of dominance investigations.

    • Lerisha Naidu is easy to communicate with, responsive and easy to understand.

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    • Lerisha Naidu is a balanced and well-rounded lawyer. She actively works on expanding her knowledge base so that she is able to serve more than the legal needs to the client.

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    • Lerisha Naidu is highly personable, engaging and inclusive.

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    • Lerisha Naidu provides us with both comprehensive compliance oversight and invaluable strategic guidance.

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