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]
July 28, 2022 | International Edition
'There are Always New Things to Be Done': Linklaters' Africa Head on Growth, Target Sectors and ChallengesThe firm's Africa lead, Andrew Jones, says his firm has seen continual growth on the continent for a decade, owing to buoyant markets in mining, renewable energy and tech—and that trend is only going to continue.
By Jennigay Coetzer
6 minute read
July 22, 2022 | International Edition
Heavyweight Duo Leads on Major African Renewable Energy DealThe deal involves teams based primarily in South Africa and the U.K.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
July 07, 2022 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Hires Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's Cape Town HeadThe M&A partner is expected to be joined by two additional hires.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
July 06, 2022 | International Edition
Roe v Wade Reversal Could Slow Abortion Liberalization in Africa, Lawyers SayThe overturning of Roe v Wade in the U.S. will make it more difficult for African countries to liberalize abortion laws if they have not already done so, says a law professor.
By Jennigay Coetzer
4 minute read
June 23, 2022 | International Edition
Norton Rose South Africa Hires Local Boutique's Cape Town HeadThe firm's hire of the labor law specialist is part of its aggressive recruitment campaign in the city.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
June 17, 2022 | International Edition
Webber Wentzel Hires 3-Lawyer Fintech Team from Cliffe Dekker HofmeyrThe partner-led move is among the most significant between two South African elites in 2022.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
June 13, 2022 | International Edition
African Nations Are Enacting Laws to Benefit Local Economies. Law Firms Are Paying AttentionWhile Nigerian law firms have been benefiting for a decade from local content laws, this type of legislation is a recent phenomenon in some African countries.
By Jennigay Coetzer
4 minute read
June 02, 2022 | International Edition
5 Elite Firms Advise on $6.7B Acquisition of Canada's Yamana Gold by South Africa's Gold FieldsThe transaction will create a top-four global gold producer.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
May 30, 2022 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Overhauls Johannesburg Management StructureSince the firm's previous Johannesburg senior partner departed following a bullying scandal in September, the base has been without a senior partner or managing partner.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
May 24, 2022 | International Edition
Dentons Expands Africa Reach with Tunisia CombinationThe latest combination comes as part of Dentons' aim to become the leading Pan-African law firm.
By Jennigay Coetzer
3 minute read
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