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Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Robert specialises in competition law. His experience includes advising clients on complaint investigations and litigation, merger control, market inquiries and compliance. Robert also has significant knowledge of the competition laws of many other African countries and regularly works on multijurisdictional merger applications across Africa. His experience extends across a number of sectors including mining, liquid fuels, chemicals, plastics, construction, industrial and consumer goods, distribution and retail, financial services, healthcare, and information and communication technology.

Career

Robert's qualifications include:

Master of International Law and Economics, University of Bern, 2005

LLM, University of London, 1995

LLB, University of Cape Town, 1992

BA, University of Cape Town, 1990

Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Competition/Antitrust - South Africa

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Robert Wilson is well versed in representing clients in cartel investigations and market inquiries. Based in Johannesburg, he is also engaged to advise on merger control, with a diverse client following of manufacturers, consumer goods producers and financial service providers.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Robert Wilson is capable of thinking out of the box when it comes to giving broad structural advice.

    Competition/AntitrustChambers Global Guide
  • Robert Wilson has great expertise in his field and always gives advice that is in line with our business values.

    Competition/AntitrustChambers Global Guide
  • We have built a strong relationship with him over the years and he is a trusted resource who is an expert in his field and is always aligned to our business goals.

    Competition/AntitrustChambers Global Guide

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Africa-wide

Global Market Leaders

South Africa

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