Standing out for its 'collaborative culture', Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's competition team frequently leads on merger filings and investigations across African jurisdictions, working closely with local regulators and counsel. Department lead Chris Charter advises large, multinational and blue-chip clients across a variety of sectors. Andries le Grange handles merger control and behavioural matters, Albert Aukema works on complex collusion cases, Susan Meyer has led on landmark competition mandates, and Lebohang Mabidikane focuses on merger assessments and cartel and dominance investigations. Reece May and Mmakgabo Mogapi are also key contacts.
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Profile
Work Department
Competition Law
Position
Mmakgabo Mogapi is an Associate in our Competition Law practice. Mmakgabo specialises in a range of competition law matters, including prohibited practices, competition law compliance training and advice, competition law litigation and evaluating competition and public interest effects of mergers.
Mmakgabo has also served as a tutor for the undergraduate LLB competition law course at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Career
After spending some time at Investec Private Bank, Mmakgabo began her legal career as a Candidate Attorney with Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr in 2020 where she became an Associate in 2022.
Languages
English
Education
- LLB, University of the Witwatersrand
- PG Diploma in Corporate Law, University of the Witwatersrand
- Certificate in Risk, Compliance and Governance Law, Mandela Institute of Law
- Admitted as Attorney: 2022
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Testimonials
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- ‘This is not a team that simply interprets the law - they actively partner with clients to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, anticipate enforcement trends, and develop business-aligned strategies that manage risk while supporting growth.'
- 'Compared to other firms, the CDH competition practice stands out for its collaborative culture. You don’t just get a single partner - you get a highly integrated team that leverages diverse perspectives across jurisdictions and disciplines. This collaborative approach is particularly valuable in cross-border matters, where coordinated strategy is essential.'
Key clients
- ABI
- AdvTech
Work highlights
Advised ANZ, the third-largest bank by market capitalisation in Australia, on its successful appeal in a long-running and complex cross-border dispute, at the Competition Appeal Court, securing the dismissal of the referral against ANZ of allegations of collusion in the foreign exchange market.