LAWYER PROFILE

Jac Marais

Global 2026

Adams & Adams

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Competition/Antitrust

South Africa

4 years ranked

Dispute Resolution

South Africa

4 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Competition/Antitrust - South Africa

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Jac Marais has particular experience in contentious competition law cases, acting for defendants on cartel and abuse of dominance cases, as well as representing clients in leniency applications. In addition, he assists clients with merger clearance mandates.

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Dispute Resolution - South Africa

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Jac Marais heads the commercial, litigation and property practice at the firm. He enjoys a varied litigation practice, acting for clients on competition and tax disputes, recovery proceedings and enforcement matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jac Marais is a very down-to-earth person and instills confidence within our company.
Competition/AntitrustChambers Global Guide
Jac Marais is very knowledgeable and has good relationships with the stakeholders. They respect him and he is able to anticipate any challenges we may face.
Competition/AntitrustChambers Global Guide
Jac Marais is exceptionally competent and approachable.
Competition/AntitrustChambers Global Guide
Jac Marais has a way of distilling complex competition matters down and makes them accessible, adding tremendous value in the decision-making process.
Competition/AntitrustChambers Global Guide
Jac Marais is sharp, to the point and he grasps what is needed very quickly. He comes with background inputs that surprise me pleasantly. He is very incisive and gets to the heart of the matter.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
Jac Marais has experience in a number of difficult matters across a wide range of litigation.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide