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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February 02, 2021 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Adds Litigation Heft to Johannesburg Office

Post-pandemic compliance and investigations and disputes are expected to become more frequent and complex in Africa.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

February 01, 2021 | International Edition

Bowmans Adds Marine Litigation Veteran to Durban Ranks

The partner spent a significant chunk of his career in the U.K.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

January 29, 2021 | International Edition

'Clients Have an Appetite': Why Baker McKenzie Is Bullish About Africa

The firm's new director of Africa operations believes several factors, including the Continental Free Trade Area agreement, Brexit, and the U.S. changeover to the Biden administration are all contributors to an incoming boom in Africa work.

By Jennigay Coetzer

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January 26, 2021 | International Edition

HSF, Leigh Day Orchestrate Settlement In Zambia Mining Pollution Case

Villagers sought damages, remediation and cessation to the alleged continual pollution that was gravely impacting their lives.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

January 21, 2021 | International Edition

South African Government Faces Lawsuit Over Alcohol Ban

The nations ban on alcohol, which the government justified as a pandemic measure, has faced strong criticism.

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2 minute read

January 18, 2021 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Appoints New Head of Africa Strategy

The firm's Johannesburg-based chief operating officer will oversee the firm's future Africa strategy.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

January 13, 2021 | International Edition

IBA Names Zimbabwe Lawyer as President

Sternford Moyo, chairman and senior partner of the Zimbabwe law firm Scanlen and Holderness, is the IBA's first African president in the history of the 74-year-old organization.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read