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]
December 06, 2021 | International Edition
Nigerian Firm Launches In London With Raid of International RivalsLawyers from Dentons and White & Case are among those joining to lead the new offering, which will be based in the Gherkin.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
November 30, 2021 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Appoints New Africa Head Following Leadership StrifeIt comes as several of the firm's former South Africa leaders, including its ex-managing partner who left following a bullying scandal, set up a new firm.
By Jennigay Coetzer
3 minute read
November 29, 2021 | International Edition
Norton Rose Continues South Africa Hiring Drive With Local Partner AdditionThe latest partner hire will enable the firm to expand its public interest and social responsibility portfolio.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
November 26, 2021 | International Edition
How Allen & Overy Is Changing Shape In South AfricaThe firm lost some top partners in 2021 but its new regional managing partner says the firm now has turbocharged its growth ambitions.
By Jennigay Coetzer
4 minute read
November 25, 2021 | International Edition
Pinsents Jo'Burg Partner Leaves After Just 10 MonthsThe partner had previously been at African heavyweight Bowmans.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
November 22, 2021 | International Edition
Top Local Duo On Heineken's $2.5B South African TakeoverThe elite South African-headquartered law firms are advising on Heineken's effort to expand in the country
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
November 04, 2021 | International Edition
Norton Rose Kicks Off South African Hiring Spree With Corporate TrioAmong the joiners is a partner who returns to the firm as its newly appointed IP head, the first step in a concerted hiring drive in South Africa.
By Jennigay Coetzer
3 minute read
October 29, 2021 | International Edition
Leading UK, African and LatAm Firms Unite For $1B Metal Mining DealLegal teams from Sao Paulo, London and Johannesburg are advising South Africa's Sibanye-Stillwater as it buys nickel and copper mines in Brazil.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
October 27, 2021 | International Edition
France's Gide Agrees Tie-Up With Elite Africa FirmThe non-exclusive cooperation agreement aims to extend each firm's access to the other's primary region, 'multiply joint projects' and enable the firms to 'develop a range of new clients'.
By Jennigay Coetzer
3 minute read
October 14, 2021 | International Edition
African Law Firms See Workflow Surge Amid Tech Start-Up BoomYoung tech firms are flourishing owing to a boom in demand. Now, firms that have been with them since the beginning are reaping the rewards.
By Jennigay Coetzer
4 minute read
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