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Jennigay Coetzer

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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May 04, 2023 | International Edition

UAE Firm Forges Alliance with Egypt's El Said Darwish

The association underscores the growing synergies between Egypt and the UAE.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

April 27, 2023 | International Edition

10 Years On: The Architects of the Linklaters-Webber Wentzel Alliance on Why the Model Still Works

Despite a "complex and volatile legal services market", the masterminds behind the tie-up remain faithful to a model that they say has facilitated big ticket deals for both firms.

By Jennigay Coetzer

6 minute read

April 12, 2023 | International Edition

Why International Legal Recruiters are Targeting African Lawyers

The appeal of top African firms that offer world class training is being tested by the lure of higher salaries and more expansive international work.

By Jennigay Coetzer

5 minute read

April 05, 2023 | International Edition

African Governments are Struggling Under the Weight of Huge Mining Disputes. Law Firms are Stepping Up

There is a gap in the legal market, where governments aim to fend off major arbitrations and other mining disputes.

By Jennigay Coetzer

5 minute read

March 10, 2023 | International Edition

Akin Gump Partner Joins Africa-Focused Firm As London Head

Africa-focused law firm ASAFO has appointed its next London managing partner.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

March 09, 2023 | International Edition

DLA Piper Boosts South African Presence with Partner Duo Hire

The latest hires follow a number of director additions in South Africa over the past 18 months.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

March 06, 2023 | International Edition

Webber Wentzel Lures Competition Partner from ENSafrica

The new partner's knowledge of competition in Africa is expected to bolster the firm's competition, trade and investment offering.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

March 02, 2023 | International Edition

Bowmans Takes M&A Team Leader from Clyde & Co in Tanzania

The new hire will expand Bowmans' capacity in a growing East African market, said firm chairman and senior partner Ezra Davids.

By Jennigay Coetzer

3 minute read

March 02, 2023 | International Edition

Linklaters, Asafo Advise on Major Iron Ore Project in Gabon

The Belinga Project concerns one of the largest untapped iron ore deposits in Africa.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

March 01, 2023 | International Edition

Allen & Overy Taps ENSafrica to Expand South African Banking Offering

The firm said it had a vision to expand on its offering in Sub-Saharan Africa.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read