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Martin Versfeld

Martin Versfeld

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About

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Practice Areas

Martin is a competition law specialist and has been at the forefront of developments in this area since the commencement of the Competition Act in September 1999. He also has extensive knowledge of the medical industry and regulation thereof. Over the past 18 years Martin has been involved in numerous high profile competition matters in both South Africa and across a number of African countries. Over the years Martin has developed particular expertise in the construction, tobacco, aviation, health, forestry, freight, fishing, liquid fuels, pharmaceuticals, shipping, sugar, pay TV sectors and the fire protection industry​.

Career

Martin's qualifications include:

Certificate in Competition Law, University of the Witwatersrand, 2000

LLB, University of Cape Town, 1992

BA, University of Cape Town, 1990

Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

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Chambers Global Guide

Competition/Antitrust - South Africa

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Based in Johannesburg, Martin Versfeld has a market-leading practice focused on representing clients in high-profile price-fixing and market allocation investigations, before both the SACC and COMESA. In addition, he frequently assists clients with obtaining competition law clearance for mergers and acquisitions.

Strengths

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  • I have only ever received outstanding support from Martin Versfeld.

    Competition/AntitrustChambers Global Guide
  • His turnaround time is very good, and especially on reputational matters you need that.

    Competition/AntitrustChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Webber Wentzel (81)

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South Africa

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