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A&O talks to partners in South Africa
Allen & Overy is rumoured to be setting up an office in Johannesburg.
Bowman Gilfillan merges with Durban shipping boutique
Big Five South African legal practice Bowman Gilfillan is boosting its transport practice by merging in the three-partner shipping firm Velden Pike Nichols.
Eversheds opens in Durban through local firm
Eversheds has opened up in the South African city of Durban by joining forces with local firm Knight Turner.
Black lawyers still in minority in S Africa
Black lawyers make up just 37 per cent of South African lawyers, a statistic which is reflected in the largely white legal teams participating in the Oscar Pistorius trial.
Complaint lodged over Pistorius prosecution lawyer
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is to decide whether it will investigate a complaint against Gerrie Nel after he cross-examined athlete Oscar Pistorius and accused him of being a liar.
Dentons join up with South African firm
Denton joins up with its South African law firm partner KapdiTwala.
Baker Mac sees South African departures
Finance partners Chris Moraitis and Astrid Berman have switched from Baker & McKenzie back to Werksmans where they were partners in 2011.
South Africa gains UK outsourcing work
The UK's Radiant Law is shifting from an outsourcing model in South Africa, through provider Exigent, to setting up its own South African base to process high-volume commercial work.
Linklaters SA ally boosts energy team
Webber Wentzel has increased its oil and gas group by recruiting four partners including Kenny Paton from Bond Dickinson.
Bakers spots bright lights in Africa mining prospects
Investors have reasons to show some confidence in the infrastructure of the African mining sector because some states are developing a similarity of approach, according to Baker & McKenzie.
Bowman Gilfillan expands francophone Africa practice
South African law firm Bowman Gilfillan is planning to take on the John Ffooks practice which specialises in the law of Africa's 17 francophone nations.
Hogan Lovells open low-cost office in South Africa
Hogan Lovells is planning to launch a 20-strong low-cost base in Johannesburg in Q2 2014, with plans to grow the team over time.
Gold Fields GC stands down as SEC inquiry continues
Michael Fleisher, GC of Gold Fields, has been accused of no wrong-doing but his resignation during the progress of an inquiry by the US's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leaves some questions unanswered.
Lawyers mourn Mandela
Tributes to Nelson Mandela have come from many lawyers around the world including the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights associations which gave him an award the day after he died.
SA legal reform bill could spark court challenges
The Chief Justice of South Africa has said that the Legal Practice Bill might end up being challenged in court.
Eversheds ties in to Africa network
Eversheds has strengthened its position on the continent, opening up in four more locations through links with South African and Tunisian law firms.
Western Cape accused of 'running government through law firms'
The Western Cape government, based in Cape Town, has been forced by the ANC to reveal its legal spend over the last four years.
Hogan Lovells merges in South Africa
The merger of Hogan Lovells with Johannesburg-based Routledge Modise is being seen as the start of the race between global firms to extend their coverage to the African continent.
SA law firms still mainly white and male
South African law firms are under fire for lack of diversity.
Bowman Gilfillan expands across Africa
One of the big five in the region, the South African firm, which opened a Botswana office this month, is working on a medium-term plan to have between eight and 12 offices across the continent.