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]
January 28, 2022 | International Edition
Law Firms the World Over Unite For China-Zimbabwe Mining DealFirms from as far afield as Australia, China, Singapore and Zimbabwe are advising on the deal.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
January 27, 2022 | International Edition
South Africa's Elite Firms Are Maintaining 2021 Momentum, Say Webber Wentzel's Leaders2021 was an excellent year for the continent's top firms. Partners now say that momentum is only continuing, though challenges remain.
By Jennigay Coetzer
3 minute read
January 25, 2022 | International Edition
Norton Rose Adds Cape Town Partner In Latest South Africa ExpansionThe firm's latest hire follows several others additions to the region over the past few months across multiple disciplines, with more headcount growth expected.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
January 13, 2022 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Taps ENSafrica for Jo'burg Investigations PartnerPinsents follows Bowmans into the South Africa hiring market in 2022, yet another indication of what promises to be a busy year for regional hires.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
January 10, 2022 | International Edition
Big Law Teams Up With Africa's ENS, Bowmans In $3.5B Data Center DealIt is among the first multi-billion dollar U.S.-Africa deals of the year.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
January 10, 2022 | International Edition
Bowmans Hires Ex-Allen & Overy Finance Partner in Jo'burgThe hire is Bowmans' first of the year, as the firm continues a recent run of lateral hires.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
December 30, 2021 | International Edition
'Great Resilience': How Africa's Heavyweights Weathered 2021Africa has not been immune to the challenges of an ever-competitive global hiring market, with firms making clear that they are looking to hire aggressively.
By Jennigay Coetzer
4 minute read
December 29, 2021 | International Edition
Allen & Overy, Gide Helm €5.7B African Transport AcquisitionThe deal follows Gide's tie-up with African firm Bowmans in October, extending its reach in the region.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
December 15, 2021 | International Edition
Norton Rose Gains Partner Duo From South African RivalsThe firm's latest move follows six other partner-level hires and re-joinings in the past few months, across multiple disciplines and is part of its succession strategy.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
December 08, 2021 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells Revamps Africa Practice LeadershipThough none of the new leaders are based in Africa, the move adds two new co-heads to the firm's Africa practice management and elevates the position of the current head of Africa.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
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