The competition team at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg is 'deeply pragmatic' and often represents multinational corporations in merger control matters, prohibited practices, abuse of dominance, and compliance mandates, to name a few. Practice head Lerisha Naidu is highly adept in M&A transactions, cartel-related matters, compliance, and risk mitigation. Angelo Tzarevski is skilled across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, banking and finance, and technology sectors. Sphesihle Nxumalo, Jarryd Hartley, and Clara Hansen are also key contributors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Lerisha Naidu and Angelo Tzarevski are exceptional partners who enable us to approach local proceedings with confidence and peace of mind - even under tight deadlines or in particularly complex cases.'
- ‘The Competition Law team has distinguished itself as one of exceptional calibre - deeply knowledgeable, solutions-oriented, and unwaveringly professionalism. Their approach reflects a rare combination of technical mastery and commercial intelligence, allowing them to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with clarity and confidence.'
- ‘Lerisha Naidu is dynamic, brings fresh thinking and is the future of what a legal advisor should be. Lee puts herself into her clients' shoes and thinks beyond just the law, ensuring her advice and role are a real value add to her clients.'
Key clients
- Accenture
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
- Bidvest Group
- BP
- Brenntag
- Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
- Daimler Group
- Haleon Pharmaceuticals
- Hutchison Ports
- L’Oreal
- Marubeni Corporation
Lawyers
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Practice head
Lerisha Naidu
Other key lawyers
Angelo Tzarevski; Sphesihle Nxumalo; Jarryd Hartley; Clara Hansen