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]
May 10, 2021 | International Edition
How Africa's Vaccine Rollout Is Creating Work For Law FirmsLaw firms are set to benefit from a vaccine rollout which is gathering momentum across the continent. But they are also considering their own policies in regards to vaccines.
By Jennigay Coetzer
7 minute read
May 03, 2021 | International Edition
Africa-Focused Firm Opens Office in Washington, DC, Taps US Veteran Africa Specialist as Managing PartnerThe expansion into the United States comes as the Biden administration is seeking to build new alliances with the African continent.
By Jennigay Coetzer
3 minute read
April 30, 2021 | International Edition
Amazon Brings in International Firm For Africa Headquarters LaunchThe near-$300 million 'mega' launch is expected to create hundreds of new jobs and provide a "springboard" to Cape Town's economy.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
April 23, 2021 | International Edition
South Africa's Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Strikes Tie-Up Deal With Kenya Boutique"It's a case of following our clients," said CEO Brent Williams of the extremely rare excursion outside of SA for the 167-year-old firm.
By Jennigay Coetzer
3 minute read
April 21, 2021 | International Edition
As Jo'burg Head Quits, A&O Ditches Legal Services Centre PlansThe firm has abandoned its plans for a Johannesburg legal support centre in the same week it lost its regional managing partner to a rival.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
April 20, 2021 | International Edition
Linklaters, Webber Wentzel Lead as Anglo American Offloads South African Coal BusinessThe demerger is subject to shareholder approval at the beginning of May with a view to listing in June.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
April 19, 2021 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Johannesburg Managing Partner Joins US FirmThe hire of the experienced debt finance partner is a significant boost to the US firm's South Africa base.
By Jennigay Coetzer | Meganne Tillay
2 minute read
April 15, 2021 | International Edition
If You're Not In Africa You're Losing Out, Senior Lawyers SayDealwork is surging on the continent as businesses and investors come to terms with the lasting effects of the pandemic.
By Jennigay Coetzer
5 minute read
April 13, 2021 | International Edition
Elite International Firms Pile Into South African Tencent DealSeveral international law firms are assisting South African company Naspers' subsidiary Prosus in the sale of some of its shares in Chinese tech giant Tencent.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
April 08, 2021 | International Edition
HSF Builds Johannesburg M&A Practice With Ex-Webber Wentzel Partner HireThe firm's Jo'burg office celebrated its fifth anniversary in November 2020 and has since grown from two to more than 85 partners, lawyers and staff.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
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