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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Competition/Antitrust

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Competition/Antitrust - South Africa

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a high-profile multinational law firm which has developed a notable practice in the South African competition space. The department is a popular choice as counsel on contentious issues, such as prohibited practices complaints heard before the Competition Tribunal and Commission market inquiries. The team is sought out for assistance with merger control notifications, with notable experience in sectors such as TMT, financial services and healthcare.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer represented Rain in its intervention in the large merger proceedings concerning the proposed acquisition by Vodacom of Maziv.

Strengths

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's team proactively keeps us abreast of developments that are likely to impact the business, and where necessary guides and supports us.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's team is very hands on and accessible. The lawyers make a complicated matter simple and practical.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's team delivers expert advice in a timely, pragmatic and practical fashion.

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  • What I am most impressed with is the quality of the work provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. The advice is really thought out, and the team caters for every eventuality.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's team is not only technically strong and knowledgeable but detail-orientated. The lawyers work tirelessly to find the most optimal solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jean Meijer
    Jean Meijer

    Jean Meijer

    Jean Meijer holds a stellar reputation for her work on merger control. She also represents clients in market inquiries and prohibited practices investigations, such as those involving allegations of cartel involvement and abuse of dominance. She has additional experience in block exemption mandates.

    • Jean Meijer approaches every matter with an unparalleled zealousness. She has a depth and breadth of expertise and intelligence that makes one think 'if there is a way, Jean will find it'.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

    • Jean Meijer provides an excellent service.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

    • We are very happy with her commercial acumen, as well as the overall client service.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

    • She is attentive, engaging and highly responsive. She is open to new ideas and is quite agile.

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  • Nick Altini
    Nick Altini

    Nick Altini

    Nick Altini is highly respected for his representation of clients before the Competition Tribunal. He handles cases involving allegations of price fixing and also represents clients in market inquiries. Acting out of Johannesburg, he has further expertise in the competition compliance aspects of acquisitions and advises third parties on opposition to proposed mergers.

    • Nick Altini is highly knowledgeable.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

    • Nick Altini is extremely well versed and on top of his game. He guided us through some very complicated matters and is superb.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

    • Nick Altini is an amazing professional and is very experienced.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

    • Nick Altini is well versed in competition matters and very stable. He comes with so much knowledge.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

    • Nick Altini's ability to deal with complexity with ease and make his advice digestible within a business from top-down is truly invaluable.

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