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 13, 2020 | International Edition

Andersen Global Adds Malawi and Djibouti to Burgeoning Africa Network

The consultancy network is on target to meet its goal of extending its presence into 49 African countries.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

October 01, 2020 | International Edition

Clyde & Co Seals Kenya Firm Alliance

The new office expands the firms presence in Africa from three regions to four.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

September 28, 2020 | International Edition

How Lawyers in Africa are Keeping Vital Infrastructure Projects Going, Despite COVID

In Africa, resources ring-fenced for vital infrastructure projects are being rerouted to address the COVID-19 crisis. But lawyers are helping find solutions.

By Jennigay Coetzer

8 minute read

September 23, 2020 | International Edition

South Africa Pledges Not to Unilaterally Reinforce Cigarette Ban Following Court Challenge

The South African government has pledged not to arbitrarily reinforce its recently lifted cigarette ban without public consultation. In return the Fair-trade Independent Tobacco Association has dropped its case.

By Jennigay Coetzer

3 minute read

September 10, 2020 | International Edition

South Africa's Top Lawyers Unnerved By Proposed Copyright Laws

The international repercussions of the South African copyright amendment bills are giving lawyers headaches - but the president's intervention offers hope.

By Jennigay Coetzer

5 minute read

September 09, 2020 | International Edition

Six Months On: How Africa's Lawyers Are Coping In the Pandemic

Across Africa law firms have been subject to varying types of restrictions and have learned valuable lessons since the arrival of COVID-19 on the continent.

By Jennigay Coetzer

5 minute read

September 04, 2020 | International Edition

Amal Clooney Brings International Attention to Case Against Prominent Zimbabwe Lawyer

The case concerns well-known lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa, who was barred in a recent magistrate court ruling in Harare from representing a jailed investigative journalist.

By Jennigay Coetzer

4 minute read