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Competition/Antitrust - South Africa

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Werksmans Attorneys enjoys a well-established reputation in the competition market, frequently advising on competition clearance for high-profile mergers and acquisitions in South Africa. The practice demonstrates further proficiency participating in multi-jurisdictional mandates, particularly those pertaining to the wider African continent. The department also has an active practice representing clients in Competition Commission investigations relating to allegations of bid rigging and market inquiries. The firm maintains a strong client base in the financial services, natural resources and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Werksmans Attorneys defended Waco in allegations of bid rigging.

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Paul Coetser
3
Band 3

Head of practice Paul Coetser is a well-known and well-respected lawyer in the competition field. Based in Johannesburg, he possesses experience dealing with the Commission in merger clearance notifications and abuse of dominance investigations.

He was very good, very commercial and always on top of things.

4
Ahmore Burger-Smidt
4
Band 4
Based in the firm's Johannesburg office, Ahmore Burger-Smidt is regularly engaged by clients to provide competition advice on corporate transactions, as well as acting for third-party interveners on merger clearance investigations.

She is thorough and dedicated.

She is a very strong competition commission attorney.

5
Paul Cleland
5
Band 5

Johannesburg-based Paul Cleland covers the full spectrum of competition mandates, including merger filings and contentious matters in the TMT sector.

He is a very good practitioner.

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Competition/Antitrust

3
Paul Coetser
3
Band 3
4
Ahmore Burger-Smidt
4
Band 4
5
Paul Cleland
5
Band 5