Competition/Antitrust

Practice co-head Derek Lötter has a wealth of experience in the space and is routinely instructed to advise on investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour and sector inquiries. He is based in the firm's Johannesburg office and acts on the competition law aspects of some of South Africa's most high-profile and high-value mergers and acquisitions.

"Derek Lötter provides exceptional advice on complex matters."

Heather Irvine is a highly respected lawyer who advises on cartel investigations and merger clearance mandates. Based in Johannesburg, she is particularly noted for her representation of financial services organisations and TMT companies.

"Heather Irvine has an exceptional understanding of South African competition law. We found her advice and guidance commercially sound and very practical."

"Heather gives you the comfort that the matter is being handled carefully and well."

Co-head of the practice group Tamara Dini is sought out for her counsel on the merger control aspects of high-value international transactions. She additionally represents clients in Competition Commission investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour, including potential excessive pricing.

"Tamara Dini delivers excellent expertise and service on which we rely to navigate the business through the various commercial and competition challenges."

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. In addition, she advises on merger clearance mandates, including acting for third-party intervenors.

"We received exceptional service delivery from Claire Reidy."

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

"Judd Lurie is responsive and pragmatic and has a great knowledge of the South African competition regime."

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 acts on behalf of domestic and international clients from sectors including transportation and finance.

"Rudolph Labuschagne's clear, insightful, strategic and very practical approach is highly valued."

Xolani Nyali's practice includes advising on the competition aspects of mergers and acquisitions. He also supports the team in dealing with investigations and dawn raids.

"Xolani Nyali has taken the time to get to know our business and its strategy and culture, and he has become our primary contact for competition law matters."

"I have always found him incredibly pleasant and lovely to deal with."