Bowmans's competition team is praised for its 'ability to adapt to clients' needs, and its expertise extends to advising blue-chip clients on transactions across a variety of sectors, including technology, telecoms, energy, finance, agribusiness, and transport. Derek Lötter co-leads the team, with experience in handling complex, high-value matters, alongisde co-leader Tamara Dini, who leads on merger approvals and cross-border work. Heather Irvine focuses on precedent-setting cases, and Claire Reidy represents clients before the South African Competition Tribunal. Xolani Nyali handles significant mergers, Richard Bryce manages contentious authority matters, and Judd Lurie advises on pan-African mergers and complaints. Maryanne Angumuthoo's practice covers oil, gas, chemicals, and healthcare sectors, while Lital Avivi advises on private equity.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I have enjoyed working with Maryanne Angumuthoo, who always goes above and beyond the time paid for to assist. Nothing is ever too much for her, she is always happy to help and is interested in providing practical, implementable solutions for the business. Maryanne is not only highly skilled, but she is also kind and works well with people.’
- ‘Bowmans' competition team is available, conscientious, professional, and precise. It has extensive, high-quality resources, with several attorneys who complement each other's expertise.’
- ‘Beyond the quality of the advice and services provided, the Bowmans competition team also stands out for its human and interpersonal skills, making it one of the best competition firms I have worked with in my career. I particularly enjoyed working with Heather Irvine, Richard Bryce, ans Kayla Abrahams on the various files that kept us busy for over a year.’
- ‘Great knowledge of the legal landscape across the territories in which we operate.’
- ‘Real enthusiasm in supporting our legal department's initiatives to train our lawyers and our broader business. Pathological commitment to client service - so responsive, listen to what we need and try to meet our needs.’
- ‘Tamara Dini is fantastic, and someone we return to time and time again. She is very commercial, accommodating and super responsive. Tamara has fantastic knowledge not only with respect to South Africa, but also other African regimes and can manage local counsel for these.'
Key clients
- Meta
- beIN Media
- British Airways
- Sasol
- Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation
- Anheuser-Busch InBev
- Coca-Cola Beverages
- Old Mutual Life Assurance Company South Africa Limited
- Amazon
Work highlights
Advising Mars, a global confectionery and snacking firm, on certain African merger clearances required in respect of its acquisition of Kellanova, a NYSE listed company and leader in global snacking, cereals, and noodles.
Advising Canal+ on various African merger clearances required in relation to its proposed acquisition of South African listed media company, MultiChoice; the transaction is expansive in its scope and will create a pan-African broadcaster with about 31.5 million subscribers across more than 50 countries.
Advising Meta on the SACC’s Media and Digital Platform Inquiry.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Derek Lötter; Tamara Dini
Other key lawyers
Heather Irvine; Claire Reidy; Xolani Nyali; Richard Bryce; Judd Lurie; Maryanne Angumuthoo; Lital Avivi; Kayla Abrahams