Jennigay Coetzer

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]

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March 30, 2022 | International Edition

Norton Rose South Africa CEO to Step Down Over Ill Health

COVID-19 has been a contributing factor to her condition.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

March 28, 2022 | International Edition

Italian Elite BonelliErede Signs Cooperation Agreement with Libyan Firm

The move is in keeping with the firm's international expansion, which has seen it open offices in Cairo, Addis Ababa and Dubai since 2016.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

March 22, 2022 | International Edition

Ukraine Invasion Sending Ripples Across Africa's Legal Scene

Interest in Africa's oil markets are picking up, as nations tussle with divided loyalties due to their complex relationships with the West on the one side and Russia on the other.

By Jennigay Coetzer

4 minute read

March 15, 2022 | International Edition

'You Cannot Ignore It': The Rise of ESG in Africa

ESG is racing to the top of law firm agendas, as banks and private equity firms refuse to fund projects without a proven sustainability plan.

By Jennigay Coetzer

5 minute read

March 02, 2022 | International Edition

Norton Rose Adds 3-Strong M&A Team In South Africa

The firm's latest hires continue to boost the firm's local expertise in line with its succession strategy.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

March 02, 2022 | International Edition

Bowmans Promotes 10 to Partner, Adds to Ranks With Pinsents Hire

The 10 partners promoted are located in a number of the firm's various African offices and areas of practice.

By Jennigay Coetzer

3 minute read

February 22, 2022 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Bolts On Local Boutique For South Africa Environmental Law Launch

The addition of a lawyer duo, with expertise in real estate, energy and mining work, is the latest step in Pinsents' ambitious African growth plans.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

February 18, 2022 | International Edition

Corruption Is Biggest Impediment to Rule of Law in Africa, Lawyers Say

Legal professionals from law firms, in-house counsel, members of the judiciary and government employees participated in the Advancing the Rule of Law in Africa survey, conducted by LexisNexis in partnership with Africa Legal.

By Jennigay Coetzer

4 minute read