EVENT | Regulators across the world have raced to rein in the power of large #digitalplatforms, so that fast-evolving markets remain open and contestable – #digitalmarkets will increasingly be subject to enforcement by national and regional competition authorities, and more regulation. There are several open questions: can and should #EUregulation – in the form of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) - be copied across the world? Would this promote or frustrate the roll-out of #newtechnologies in developed and developing markets? Should regulations impose general, or more tailor-made requirements? To what extent will new #digitaltechnologies (e.g. #GenerativeAI) raise novel challenges for traditional #antitrustenforcement? #CompetitionLaw partner, Heather Irvine, will co-chair an International Bar Association panel discussion delving into the developing global #regulatorylandscape and consider the opportunities. When: 18 September 2024, 16:15 - 17:30 Where: #IBAMexicoCity Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dXa5ySEY
Bowmans (Law Firm)
Law Practice
Sandton, Johannesburg 128,593 followers
Legal specialists with unique African knowledge.
About us
We help our clients manage legal complexity and unlock opportunity in Africa. We have an enviable track record of providing legal services to the highest professional standards in Africa. We work for clients across numerous African jurisdictions on corporate, finance, competition, taxation, employment, technology and dispute resolution matters. With nine offices in six African countries and over 500 specialist lawyers, we draw on our unique knowledge of the business and socio-political environment to advise clients on a wide range of legal issues. Everywhere we work, we offer clients a service that uniquely blends expertise in the law, knowledge of the local market, and an understanding of their businesses. Our aim is to assist clients to achieve their objectives as smoothly and efficiently as possible while minimising the legal and regulatory risks. Our clients include domestic and foreign corporates, multinationals, funds and financial institutions, across almost all sectors of the economy, as well as state-owned enterprises and governments.
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- Competition, Dispute Resolution, Shipping, Employment and Benefits, Tax, Finance, Governance, Compliance and Investigations, Intellectual Property, Mergers and Acquisitions, Public Law, Banking and Finance, Corporate Law, ESG, Commercial Property, and Restructuring
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HYBRID | The 17th Annual Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Africa Conference and Exhibition wrapped up yesterday (11 September 2024). This year's gathering was attending by over 1000 #AntiFraud professionals from across Africa. A big thank you to the attendees who took a moment to stop by our stand and interact with members of our #CorporateInvestigations team. We would also like to congratulate the winner of our #ACFEconference: Alvin Abdulla (CFE) from Engen Petroleum. Learn more about our #CorporateInvestigations practice here: https://lnkd.in/dGW2i3tY
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NEWSFLASH | In a recent #medicalnegligence claim that concerned a serious birth injury, the East London Circuit Court dealt with a contention on the part of the treating hospital staff that the mother was uncooperative during the labour process. The Court found, based on all the evidence, that the mother’s behaviour impeded the medical staff’s ability to detect and prevent the eventual harm to the infant - and therefore dismissed the claim. #Litigation and #DisputeResolution senior associate, Jay Page, provides more detail here: https://lnkd.in/dCS-WyMN
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EVENT | The 27th South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW) Annual National Conference Conference - which we are a proud sponsor of - wraps up later today. #EmploymentandBenefits senior associate, Amandla Makhongwana, will deliver the key take aways and closing address alongside her #SASLAW National Conference Committee members. When: 12 September 2024, 15:40 SAST Where: Coastlands Umhlanga, South Africa More here: https://lnkd.in/dJjz_r8S
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EVENT | There is a surge in global #energydemand, which has prompted investments in #RenewableEnergyProjects in several jurisdictions, including Africa. Many countries on the African continent are implementing new #LegalFrameworks and policies that are expected to have a significant impact on the region's #EnergyIndustry, and also promote #SustainableDevelopment and #EconomicGrowth. Our Zambia managing partner, Mabvuto Sakala, will be joining the Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 'Heading to Greener Pastures' panel discussion at the International Bar Association's annual conference. This panel will be discussing how to navigate the risks and opportunities in the #RenewablesSector. When: 17 September, 09:00-11:00 CST Where: #IBAMexcioCity More on the developments in Africa’s #EnergySector in the Bowmans (Law Firm) Energy Report which is available here: https://lnkd.in/dWC9f9Mf
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CAREERS | We are #hiring! If you are looking to join a leading African Law firm that offers its people the freedom to mould their own success within a supportive environment then these are the #vacancies we currently have on offer: - Finance: Junior Personal Assistant - Johannesburg, South Africa - Finance: Finance Assistant - Johannesburg, South Africa - Business Development: Events Co-ordinator - Cape Town, South Africa - Business Development: Events and Marketing Assistant - Johannesburg, South Africa - Information Technology: Senior IT Helpdesk Officer - Cape Town, South Africa - Employment and Benefits: Senior Associate - Johannesburg, South Africa - Financial Systems (Innovation): Developer – Johannesburg, South Africa - Construction: Associate - Johannesburg, South Africa - Graduate Recruitment: Graduate Recruitment Manager – Johannesburg, South Africa Learn more about our #careeropportunities (and how to #apply) here: https://lnkd.in/eqn2xG7E
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WATCH | 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of South Africa's #CompetitionLaw framework. To celebrate the introduction of the Competition Act and how it has shaped the competition law landscape in the country over the last quarter century, we have created a video series (available here: https://lnkd.in/dnExwWBA) as a prelude to the panel discussion and cocktail function we will be hosting at our Cape Town office (on Thursday, 19 September 2024) in honour of this milestone. In the second part of our series, partners - Amanda Mfuphi and HB Senekal - talk about the approach and impact of The Competition Commission South Africa. Amanda notes that ‘Over the last 25 years, the Competition Commission has focused not only on its enforcement role, but also on its advocacy role’, to which HB adds: ‘What I also see is the development of this positive obligation of restoration of ownership and promotion of historically disadvantaged people in terms of merger transaction.’ Watch discussion here: https://lnkd.in/dTk26d9N
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EVENT | In addition to being a proud sponsor of the 27th South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW) Annual National Conference - a gathering of #LabourLaw experts with the intention of advancing the legal discipline - #EmploymentLaw senior associate, Sian Gaffney, will be presenting at the conference. Her #SASLAW2024 topic is: 'A Challenge to the Fairness of Traditional Criminal Justice Style Disciplinary Processes.' When: 11 September 2024, 14:55 - 15:30 SAST Where: African Fire 4 - Coastlands Umhlanga, South Africa More here: https://lnkd.in/dJjz_r8S
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EVENT | The way in which #BusinessDevelopment and #Marketing teams are viewed has changed in recent years. Having previously been perceived as an overhead or just support, they are now viewed as a #strategicfunction able to protect and enhance the firm's profile and deliver excellence in client service. The success of #BDandMarketing efforts however, is highly dependent on support of the Managing Partner. Our managing partner, Alan Keep, will form part of The High Tide - IBA LFMC - BD & Marketing Professionals panel discussion on ‘The Evolving Role of the BD & Marketing Team’ at the International Bar Association's annual conference. This discussion will cover topics such as differentiation, the evolving role of the BD and Marketing team, regional differences, the impact of #AI on the team’s work and best practice for evaluation and incentivisation of BD and Marketing teams. When: 15 September 2024, 09:00-10:00 Where: #IBAMexicoCity Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ejem7QmE
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EVENT | There is still time to join members of our #tax practice at the South African Institute of Taxation's 11th Annual Tax Indaba. #TaxIndaba2024 is celebrating 30 years of democracy in South Africa under the theme: '30 years of Democratic Transition: Where have we been and where to from here?' #TaxIndaba11 - South Africa's largest tax gathering - will explore topics such as #businesstax, #internationaltax, #taxadministration and personal/family #taxation and overarching tax issues. Look out for our #TaxIndaba delegation: Mogola Makola, Aneria Bouwer, Adele De Jager, Karen Rosingana, Robyn Berger and Dr. Julia Choate. When: 9-11 September 2024 Where: Southern Sun Cape Sun - Cape Town, South Africa Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dJRGbN3z