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 21, 2020 | International Edition
The Year in Review: Middle East and Africa Lawyers Remained Staunchly Ambitious Despite SetbacksThe two regions already faced major problems before COVID landed, including war, famine, sectarian tension, major political upheaval and economic malaise.
By Jennigay Coetzer | Peter Shaw-Smith | Krishnan Nair
9 minute read
December 17, 2020 | International Edition
The Age of the Lawyer: Africa's Free Trade Deal Means New Laws, New BusinessOnce up and running, the economic bloc of 1.3 billion people will be the world's largest trade zone and is expected to boost Africa's total GDP to over $3.4 trillion. It could mean big business for law firms with the right profile.
By Jennigay Coetzer
8 minute read
December 07, 2020 | International Edition
In Africa, Law Firm Alliances Are BoomingTop-end law firms are forming alliances with on-the-ground African firms across the continent and this trend in all its forms is booming.
By Jennigay Coetzer
8 minute read
November 27, 2020 | International Edition
How Law Firms in Africa are Helping Fight Oppression and PovertyThrough a combination of full service human rights work and pro bono work, lawyers in Africa are playing a role in lifting people out of poverty and oppression.
By Jennigay Coetzer
8 minute read
November 12, 2020 | International Edition
How Africa's Ballooning Debt is Plunging Law Firms Into Crisis"In a constrained economy, only the fittest and strongest will survive because the pie is smaller," says a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright.
By Jennigay Coetzer
8 minute read
November 06, 2020 | International Edition
Bowmans Bolsters Banking Team With Webber Wentzel Partner HireThe move comes on the tail of two law firm tie-ups, as the African firm grows its continental presence.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
October 23, 2020 | International Edition
Rwanda Enters Medical Marijuana Export MarketThe potential for medical cannabis to boost foreign earnings, contribute to export growth and promote foreign investment in the health sector is driving increased legalization across the continent.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
October 21, 2020 | International Edition
Anglo American Sued in 'Africa's Largest Ever Class Action'The case, supported by litigation funders, is being brought on behalf of 100,000 women and children.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
October 19, 2020 | International Edition
South Africa's Competition Commission Details Plans for Regulation of Digital EconomyAcquisitions by digital giants of smaller players have been slipping under the radar, hurting competition, lawyers say.
By Jennigay Coetzer
4 minute read
October 15, 2020 | International Edition
Africa's Lawyers Anticipate Inrush of Work as COVID Fears Ebb, Trade ReboundsPartners at firms including Norton Rose Fulbright, Baker McKenzie, Bowmans and Pinsent Masons are poised for a recovery in trade and investment on the continent—and deal statistics agree with this sentiment.
By Jennigay Coetzer
9 minute read
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