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Jennigay Coetzer

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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October 12, 2021 | International Edition

Dentons Finalises Mozambique Combination After Almost Two Years

The firm first announced the combination in 2019.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

October 12, 2021 | International Edition

Bowmans Makes Jo'Burg Double-Hire From Rival, In-House

The new hires bolster the firm's M&A practice.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

October 08, 2021 | International Edition

Kenya's President Leads Tributes to Bowmans Litigator Evans Monari

The chief justice and president of Kenya's Supreme Court and Bowmans leaders are among those offering their condolences following Monari's death.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

October 07, 2021 | International Edition

'Essential to Clients': Clifford Chance's Regional Head On How Africa Is Pivotal to the Firm's Strategy

Anthony Giustini talks about his firm's strategy, diversity, and how Africa is no longer a place in which to simply try something new, but is an essential territory to global clients.

By Jennigay Coetzer

5 minute read

October 01, 2021 | International Edition

White & Case Hits A&O Jo'Burg For Another Hire

The U.S. firm has expanded its ranks with several A&O hires this year.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

September 29, 2021 | International Edition

Bowmans Elects New Leader Following Death of Robert Legh

The firm's much-respected former senior partner and chairman, Robert Legh, died from complications related to COVID-19 in July.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

September 22, 2021 | International Edition

Norton Rose Gains Baker McKenzie Partner In South Africa

The move comes as Baker McKenzie grapples with the fallout of bullying accusations levelled against its former regional managing partner.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

September 21, 2021 | International Edition

The 5 Biggest Gripes Africa In-House Counsel Have With Their Advisers

Several senior in-house lawyers in Africa have shared their biggest frustrations with external advisers.

By Jennigay Coetzer

4 minute read

September 17, 2021 | International Edition

More Baker McKenzie Jo'Burg Management Leave Firm After Bullying Accusations

Two more members of the leadership team have now left the firm, after the former office managing partner left earlier this month.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

September 15, 2021 | International Edition

A&O Takes Six Partner Jo'Burg Team From South African Heavyweight

The team specialises in banking and projects work, and is led by a former A&O lawyer.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read