Competition law regulators across Africa have initiated investigations into numerous sectors, such as: agro-processing, industrial products, construction and infrastructure, healthcare, energy, financial services, and information and communication technology. The investigation process involves extensive engagement and co-operation with regulators including responding to subpoenas, responding to requests for information, meetings, interrogations and appearances before the regulators.
Consent orders
During, on or after the completion of an investigation of a complaint, a regulator and respondent may agree on the terms of settlement without hearing any evidence. Such an agreement may need to be confirmed as a consent order by the regulator.
Corporate leniency policy
Some regulators in Africa may grant immunity to a self-confessing cartel member, who is first to approach it, for its participation in cartel activity as long as it fulfils the requirements of a corporate leniency policy.
We are able to:
- assist throughout the investigation process;
- provide legal advice in respect of the preparation and prosecution of prohibited practice matters;
- provide legal advice in respect of the preparation and negotiation of consent orders with regulators in relation to anti-competitive contraventions; and
- provide advice in relation to corporate leniency applications and preparing these applications.
