Competition law (also known as antitrust law) has become prominent in the lives of businesses and consumers alike. Adams & Adams has the expertise to advise clients on how this constantly developing body of law affects them.

Adams & Adams’ head office is ideally situated in Pretoria, close to the Competition Authorities. The firm can guide local and international clients on all aspects relating to competition law.

The Competition Act deals with:

You can contact our associated staff, Alexis Apostolides, Charne le Roux, Bruce Lister, Andre Visser and Jac Marais, directly or simply email competitionlaw@adamsadams.co.za to request further assistance.

Featured news Controversial Competition Amendment Bill signed into law
President Jacob Zuma has signed the Competition Amendment Bill into law.

From the operative date, it will be a criminal offence in terms of the Competition Amendment Act (the Act) for a director or a manager of a firm to cause the firm to engage in cartel conduct, or to knowingly acquiesce in the firm’s involvement in cartel conduct.

Directors and managers found guilty of these provisions could face imprisonment of up to 10 years, or a fine of up to R500 000, or both a fine and imprisonment.

Featured office: Johannesburg
Inquiry: +27 (0) 11 646 1507

Featured person:
Apostolidis, Alexis
Partner: Patent Litigation - Head : Competition Law Group
Patent Attorney
Tel: +27 (0) 12 432 6202

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The firm practises directly in several Southern African countries and through long-established associates in others.