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Werksmans Attorneys‘ ’phenomenal‘ team stands out for its expertise in handling complex merger transactions, and is equally strong in advising on abuse of dominance claims, cartel-related matters, and market inquiries. Paul Coetser, who heads up the practice, is a key name for competition litigation, and regularly acts for clients in the telecoms, e-commerce, financial services, and IT sectors. Ahmore Burger-Smidt is well versed in advising on merger approvals and regulatory issues in the telecoms arena, and Rudolph Raath is highly regarded for his extensive experience in handling cartel cases. Nkonzo Hlatshwayo advises on the competition law aspects of cross-border merger transactions. Nyiko Mathebula left the firm in December 2023.
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Témoignages

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  • 'They have a great relationship with regulators.'
  • 'Practical advice and approach.'
  • 'They communicate effectively.'
  • 'Ahmore Ahmore Burger-Smidt is fantastic.'

Clients clés

  • Audatex Proprietary Limited
  • Heineken South Africa (RF) Proprietary Limited
  • Karsten Namibia Agriculture (Proprietary) Limited
  • MultiChoice South Africa Proprietary Limited
  • Nedbank Limited
  • Professional Provident Society Limited
  • Samsung Electronics
  • SuperSport International Proprietary Limited
  • Vitol Holding II S.A.

Points forts

  • Providing ongoing assistance to Vitol Group with the merger approval processes for its acquisition of a 75% stake of Engen Limited across five African jurisdictions.
  • Successfully defended Waco Africa before the Competition Tribunal in proceedings concerning the dismissal of cartel charges brought against the client.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Nkonzo Hlatshwayo

Responsable de la pratique

Paul Coetser

Autres avocats clés

Ahmore Burger-Smidt; Rudolph Raath; Nkonzo Hlatshwayo; Phuti Mashalane