Competition/Antitrust

Practice co-head Derek Lötter has a wealth of experience in the space and is routinely instructed to advise on SACC and COMESA investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour, particularly in the technology sector. He is based in the firm's Johannesburg office.

Heather Irvine is a highly respected lawyer who frequently advises on high-profile behavioural investigations, as well as assisting clients with merger control filings. Based in Johannesburg, she is particularly noted for her representation of financial services organisations and TMT companies.

Johannesburg-based partner Claire Reidy has wide-ranging experience of prohibited practices in South Africa. She regularly represents her clients before the Competition Tribunal in complaints of anti-competitive behaviour in the technology sector.

Rudolph Labuschagne is noted for his representation of clients in Competition Commission investigations relating to issues such as collusive conduct. Based in Cape Town, he often acts on behalf of international clients from the finance sector.

Co-head of the practice group, Tamara Dini is sought out for her counsel on the merger control aspects of high-value international transactions before both the South African authority and COMESA. She additionally represents clients in investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour.

Johannesburg-based Judd Lurie has recent experience in assisting clients with the notification of multi-jurisdictional acquisitions to competition authorities in South Africa.

Xolani Nyali is involved in high-profile behavioural investigations in the technology sector. He also has a strong focus on the competition aspects of mergers and acquisitions.