Jennigay Coetzer is the Africa correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in South Africa and across the continent. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected]
May 04, 2023 | International Edition
UAE Firm Forges Alliance with Egypt's El Said DarwishThe association underscores the growing synergies between Egypt and the UAE.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
April 27, 2023 | International Edition
10 Years On: The Architects of the Linklaters-Webber Wentzel Alliance on Why the Model Still WorksDespite a "complex and volatile legal services market", the masterminds behind the tie-up remain faithful to a model that they say has facilitated big ticket deals for both firms.
By Jennigay Coetzer
6 minute read
April 12, 2023 | International Edition
Why International Legal Recruiters are Targeting African LawyersThe appeal of top African firms that offer world class training is being tested by the lure of higher salaries and more expansive international work.
By Jennigay Coetzer
5 minute read
April 05, 2023 | International Edition
African Governments are Struggling Under the Weight of Huge Mining Disputes. Law Firms are Stepping UpThere is a gap in the legal market, where governments aim to fend off major arbitrations and other mining disputes.
By Jennigay Coetzer
5 minute read
March 10, 2023 | International Edition
Akin Gump Partner Joins Africa-Focused Firm As London HeadAfrica-focused law firm ASAFO has appointed its next London managing partner.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
March 09, 2023 | International Edition
DLA Piper Boosts South African Presence with Partner Duo HireThe latest hires follow a number of director additions in South Africa over the past 18 months.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
March 06, 2023 | International Edition
Webber Wentzel Lures Competition Partner from ENSafricaThe new partner's knowledge of competition in Africa is expected to bolster the firm's competition, trade and investment offering.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
March 02, 2023 | International Edition
Bowmans Takes M&A Team Leader from Clyde & Co in TanzaniaThe new hire will expand Bowmans' capacity in a growing East African market, said firm chairman and senior partner Ezra Davids.
By Jennigay Coetzer
3 minute read
March 02, 2023 | International Edition
Linklaters, Asafo Advise on Major Iron Ore Project in GabonThe Belinga Project concerns one of the largest untapped iron ore deposits in Africa.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
March 01, 2023 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Taps ENSafrica to Expand South African Banking OfferingThe firm said it had a vision to expand on its offering in Sub-Saharan Africa.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read