Competition/Antitrust

Chris Charter leads the firm's competition practice and offers notable activity in the field of merger clearance matters, including appeals against clearance decisions and disputes concerning breaches of merger conditions. He also represents clients in excessive pricing investigations.

"Chris Charter is highly capable with sound judgement that we value."

"Chris has lots of experience, he is a solutionist who gives good-quality and pragmatic legal advice."

"He is really knowledgeable, I would really recommend him as one of my favourites in South Africa."

"He was very good in our engagements with the Competition Commission."

"Chris delivers commercially astute and sound competition law advice. He is responsive, engaging and curious about our business."

Andries Le Grange is deeply experienced in advising clients on prohibited practice investigations, as well as representing clients in merger notifications and disputes following merger clearance.

"Andries Le Grange has an in-depth understanding of our business and industry."

"He amazes me with the depth of his knowledge, how responsive he is and how quickly he provides feedback even though I know he has his hands full."

"I regard Andries highly as a competition lawyer and cannot recommend him strongly enough."

Albert Aukema has experience spanning the full gamut of competition law issues. He is particularly active assisting clients with merger control proceedings, with further experience in Commission investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance and cartel involvement, as well as appeals against decisions of the Commission.

"Albert Aukema is knowledgeable, experienced and practical."