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]
October 12, 2021 | International Edition
Dentons Finalises Mozambique Combination After Almost Two YearsThe 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-HouseThe 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 MonariThe 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 StrategyAnthony 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 HireThe 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 LeghThe 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 AfricaThe 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 AdvisersSeveral 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 AccusationsTwo 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 HeavyweightThe team specialises in banking and projects work, and is led by a former A&O lawyer.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
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