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Albert Aukema

Director

Albert Aukema is a Competition Law specialist. His practice consists of obtaining merger approvals and representing clients in prohibited practice proceedings.




+27 (0)11 562 1205
albert.aukema@cdhlegal.comJohannesburg
Albert Aukema

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • LLB, University of Pretoria
  • Certificate in Advanced Competition Law, University of the Witwatersrand
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Credentials

Education

  • LLB, University of Pretoria
  • Certificate in Advanced Competition Law, University of the Witwatersrand
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Experience

COMESA

Albert advises on merger control and prohibited practices in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, eSwatini and COMESA.

News

Pre-closing merger notifications to the Egyptian Competition Authority are now mandatory
Competition Law

Pre-closing merger notifications to the Egyptian Competition Authority are now mandatory

Transactions constituting “ economic concentrations ” now require pre-closing clearance in Egypt. Egypt has substantially altered its merger control regime by amending the Protection...
When there is no thread of evidence: Inferential reasoning in cartel cases clarified by the Competition Appeal Court in alleged blanket cartel
Competition Law

When there is no thread of evidence: Inferential reasoning in cartel cases clarified by the Competition Appeal Court in alleged blanket cartel

On 17 December 2021, the Competition Appeal Court (CAC) handed down its judgment in Aranda Textile Mills (Pty) Ltd & Mzansi Blanket Supplies (Pty) Ltd v the Competition Commission...
Competition in the agricultural sector
Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing

Competition in the agricultural sector

Spurred by a combination of recent developments, including the competition authorities’ continuous monitoring of essential food items pursuant to the COVID-19 pandemic, the recent...
Not in the public interest: Competition Appeal Court dismisses appeal to vary settlement agreement by removing admission of guilt
Competition Law

Not in the public interest: Competition Appeal Court dismisses appeal to vary settlement agreement by removing admission of guilt

The Competition Appeal Court (CAC) recently confirmed the Competition Tribunal’s (Tribunal) decision (discussed here ) to dismiss the request by Life Wise (Pty) Ltd t/a Elan Auto Body...
Variation application dismissed: panel beaters request to vary settlement agreement denied by the competition tribunal
Competition Law

Variation application dismissed: panel beaters request to vary settlement agreement denied by the competition tribunal

During August 2020, a consent (settlement) agreement entered into between Life Wise (Pty) Ltd t/a, Eldan Auto Body (Eldan), and the Competition Commission (Commission) was confirmed...

WEBINAR | Competition and Compromise in a Time of Crisis

WEBINAR | Competition and Compromise in a Time of Crisis

Our panel of experts discussed Competition and Compromise in a Time of Crisis: COVID-19 and Competition Law Enforcement. Watch the webinar below.

Recognition

2020-2023

Chambers Global

Chambers Global 2023 ranked Albert in Band 5 Competition/Antitrust. In 2020 - 2022 he was ranked "Up and Coming".

2021-2022

Legal 500 EMEA

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021-2022 recommended for competition.

2019

Who’s Who Legal

Albert was ranked future leader by Who’s Who Legal 2019.

Chambers Global

Chambers Global 2023 ranked Albert in Band 5 Competition/Antitrust. In 2020 - 2022 he was ranked "Up and Coming".

Legal 500 EMEA

The Legal 500 EMEA 2021-2022 recommended for competition.

Who’s Who Legal

Albert was ranked future leader by Who’s Who Legal 2019.

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