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Africa Merger Control Tool
Our informative and interactive guide on the current state of competition merger regulation across Africa is now available. The Africa Merger Control …
FSR Outlook 2022: Anticipating change, being prepared
Our Financial Services Regulatory (FSR) team surveys the regulatory landscape for 2022 and identifies themes that we expect to be at the core of …
AfCFTA protocol must provide a fair regulatory environment and protection for investors
Negotiators have an opportunity to fashion a regime that supports modern investment policies by promoting sustainable development.With less than three …
COVID-19: PRESSURE POINTS: A CONSIDERATION OF FACTORS THAT MAY INFLUENCE MERGER CONTROL INVOLVING DISTRESSED FIRMS FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (SOUTH AFRICA)
It is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic is already having a far-reaching impact on local, regional and global economies, with many firms facing severe …
COVID-19: Governance: South Africa uses competition laws to facilitate its response to COVID-19 (Africa)
Following our recent post on COVID-19 and its impact on competition law in Europe, South Africa has added its name to the list of countries using …
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement: a new pathway for Africa?
Evolution of the AfCFTA A significant milestone has been reached in the economic integration of Africa, with the creation of the African Continental …
2019 Global Bank Review
The 2019 edition of our Global Bank Review: The Data Game, explores the rapid growth of data as one of the most significant developments in the banking …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Lonmin plc on £226m takeover by Sibanye Gold Ltd
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised long-standing client Lonmin plc (Lonmin) on its £226 million recommended all-share takeover by Sibanye Gold Limited …
THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO’S NEW PRICING FREEDOM AND COMPETITION ACT
On 9 July 2018, the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) joined the group of African countries that have recently established modern domestic competition …
South Africa FDI on slippery slope
FDI into South Africa will continue to decline, or remain static unless Government implements measures to appropriately protect foreign investors.On 13 …
Upheaval and uncertainty in mineral regulation in key African mining jurisdictions
Resurgence of resource nationalism highlights the importance of investment treaty protectionsThe last year has seen significant changes to mineral …
Altice fined €124.5 million for gun-jumping conduct
The EU Commission has imposed a fine of €124.5 million on Altice, a multinational cable and telecoms company, for having implemented its acquisition of …
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