Albert Aukema
Albert Aukema is a Competition Law specialist. His practice consists of obtaining merger approvals and representing clients in prohibited practice proceedings.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- LLB, University of Pretoria
- Certificate in Advanced Competition Law, University of the Witwatersrand
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Languages
Languages
- English
Credentials
Education
- LLB, University of Pretoria
- Certificate in Advanced Competition Law, University of the Witwatersrand
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Languages
- English
Experience
COMESA
Albert advises on merger control and prohibited practices in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, eSwatini and COMESA.
News
Crouching dragon, paper tiger? Casting light on the powers of the Competition Commission in market inquiries
” Suit the action to the word, the word to the action; with this special observance, that you o’er-step not the modesty of nature ” Hamlet Act 3 Scene 2 The Competition Commission...
Striking the balance: The correct approach to competing public interest considerations
The Competition Amendment Act 18 of 2018 (Amendment Act), was signed into law on 13 February 2019 by President Cyril Ramaphosa. It made several significant amendments to the Competition...
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
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
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...
Market recognition
- Chambers Global 2023–2024 ranked Albert Aukema in Band 5 for competition/antitrust.
- Chambers Global 2020–2022 ranked him as an “Up & Coming” competition/antitrust lawyer.
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2021–2023 recommended Albert for competition.
- Albert was ranked future leader by Who’s Who Legal 2019.
Market recognition
- Chambers Global 2023–2024 ranked Albert Aukema in Band 5 for competition/antitrust.
- Chambers Global 2020–2022 ranked him as an “Up & Coming” competition/antitrust lawyer.
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2021–2023 recommended Albert for competition.
- Albert was ranked future leader by Who’s Who Legal 2019.
Expertise
Competition Law
We can help you navigate competition law matters with strategic advice and practical solutions.
Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing
We use our expertise across our disciplines to support our clients' growth and sustainability in the agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing sectors.
Consumer Goods, Services & Retail
Our multidisciplinary team provides innovative, practical and commercial advice to help our clients achieve their objectives.
Regulatory
CDH offers expert advice on transactions across many different jurisdictions.