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]
May 23, 2022 | International Edition
Why Are There So Few Chinese Law Firms in Africa?China does big business in Africa. But differences in culture and ways of doing business, as well as regulatory challenges, have influenced the way Chinese law firms and their clients operate in Africa.
By Jennigay Coetzer
6 minute read
May 08, 2022 | International Edition
Magic Circle Duo Advise on Allianz's €2B African Joint VentureThe pair are joined by Webber Wentzel on the deal, which will see Allianz enter a joint venture with the largest non-banking financial services company in Africa.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
May 05, 2022 | International Edition
Norton Rose Adds Cape Town Banking Head From Local RivalThe hire will lead the firm's banking and finance team in Cape Town.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
May 05, 2022 | International Edition
HSF Appoints Next Johannesburg HeadThe appointment comes as other firms refresh their South African leadership.
By Jennigay Coetzer
1 minute read
May 03, 2022 | International Edition
Norton Rose South Africa Appoints New ChairFinancial services regulatory lawyer Michelle David will help lead the international firm's 155-lawyer local operation.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
April 26, 2022 | International Edition
How Coups d'états Have Plunged West African Firms Into Turmoil"Clients are very afraid," lawyers have said, as successive coups place West Africa's ability to trade internationally in doubt.
By Jennigay Coetzer
6 minute read
April 18, 2022 | International Edition
Partners Forecast Spike In East Africa Energy Litigation and ArbitrationDisputes will arise from new energy transition laws that affect existing investments and agreements, among other things, partners speaking in a Three Crowns-hosted webinar said.
By Jennigay Coetzer
5 minute read
April 08, 2022 | International Edition
Norton Rose Names Former Global Chair as Next South Africa CEOA successor to Marelise van der Westhuizen has been names following her retirement this month due to ill health.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
April 07, 2022 | International Edition
Bowmans Snags M&A Partner From FaskenThe move follows the hire of a partner from Pinsent Masons, 10 partner promotions, and a continuing run of lateral hires.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
April 01, 2022 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Hires Partner Duo From Top South African FirmThe move forms part of the firm's on-going expansion and diversification, "which can be seen through several strategic hires in the past year," says Johannesburg managing partner, Gerhard Rudolph.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
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