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Andries le Grange

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Andries le Grange is a Director in our Competition Law practice. In addition to his competition law expertise, Andries has experience in the general commercial field, including the banking and finance arena.

+27 (0)11 562 1092
andries.legrange@cdhlegal.comJohannesburg
Andries le Grange

About Andries

About Andries

Andries began his career as a Candidate Attorney in 1996 at Walker Malherbe Godly and Field in Cape Town. He was appointed as an Associate at that firm until 1999 when he moved to Johannesburg, after Walker Malherbe Godley and Field merged with Hofmeyr Herbstein and Gihwala (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr). Andries became a Director in 2000.

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • BCom LLB, University of Stellenbosch
  • LLM, University of Cape Town
  • HDip (Tax), University of Johannesburg
  • Year of admission as an attorney and conveyancer: 1997
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

About Andries

Andries began his career as a Candidate Attorney in 1996 at Walker Malherbe Godly and Field in Cape Town. He was appointed as an Associate at that firm until 1999 when he moved to Johannesburg, after Walker Malherbe Godley and Field merged with Hofmeyr Herbstein and Gihwala (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr). Andries became a Director in 2000.

Credentials

Education

  • BCom LLB, University of Stellenbosch
  • LLM, University of Cape Town
  • HDip (Tax), University of Johannesburg
  • Year of admission as an attorney and conveyancer: 1997
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Experience

Motor industry

Involved in the investigation of restrictive practices in the motor industry.

SAA

Acted for SAA in the Competition Tribunal hearings between Comair, Nationwide and SAA. 

Senwes

Acted for Senwes in hearing before the Competition Tribunal in the first "margin squeeze" case in South Africa, which was taken on appeal to the Constitutional Court. 

Consent order proceedings

Acted for SAA, Senwes, Premier Fishing, ATC in consent order proceedings. 

Vodacom

Advised Vodacom regarding the Competition Commission's Market Inquiry into the Price of Data, the litigation launched by Telkom in relation to the Rain/Vodacom roaming arrangement. Advising Vodacom regarding various mergers. 

SABC

Representing the SABC in an on-going investigation of its channel distribution agreement with Multichoice 

Exemption applications

Represents clients in exemption applications (most recent exemption applications: SAA/Etihad; and SAA/ Qantus). 

Merger proceedings

Represents clients in merger proceedings before the Competition authorities. Recently acted for PIC, We Buy Cars, VKB, BKB, SACREL in various mergers.

Competition Act complianc

Provides advice regarding the implementation of Competition Act compliance programmes and interpretation of the Competition Act. 

News

Trade associations: Viewed by the competition authorities as a “breeding ground” for prohibited practices
Competition Law

Trade associations: Viewed by the competition authorities as a “breeding ground” for prohibited practices

A number of industries have formed associations where competing firms meet to discuss their mutual interests. Such associations play a valuable role as forums for the discussion of...
To share or not to share? A discussion on the Competition Commission’s Guidelines on the Exchange of Competitively Sensitive Information
Competition Law

To share or not to share? A discussion on the Competition Commission’s Guidelines on the Exchange of Competitively Sensitive Information

The Competition Commission (Commission) published its final set of Guidelines on the Exchange of Competitively Sensitive Information between Competitors (Guidelines) on 24 February...
The regulation of joint ventures under the Competition Act: Is your joint venture compliant with the Competition Act?
Competition Law

The regulation of joint ventures under the Competition Act: Is your joint venture compliant with the Competition Act?

Joint ventures (JVs) are difficult to define from a legal perspective, compared to partnerships where our courts have laid down the essential elements. Often the layman may liken a...
Webinar Recording | Competition Act and BEE developments in agriculture
Competition Law

Webinar Recording | Competition Act and BEE developments in agriculture

CDH hosted a webinar to discuss the Competition Act and BEE developments in the agriculture sector.
What the DTIC’s Draft Block Exemption Regulations mean for joint purchasing agreements and buyer groups amongst SMMES
Competition Law

What the DTIC’s Draft Block Exemption Regulations mean for joint purchasing agreements and buyer groups amongst SMMES

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) recently published an invitation for the public to comment on the Draft Block Exemption Regulations for Small, Micro and Medium-Sized Businesses...

WEBINAR | Buyer power and price discrimination under The Competition Act, related income tax incentives and BEE considerations

WEBINAR | Buyer power and price discrimination under The Competition Act, related income tax incentives and BEE considerations

Our experts hosted an informative webinar on Buyer Power and Price Discrimination under the Competition Act, related Income Tax incentives and BEE considerations.

Recognition

2014–2023

Chambers Global

Chambers Global 2014–2023 ranked Andries le Grange in Band 4 for Competition/Antitrust.

2014–2023

Legal 500 EMEA

The Legal 500 EMEA 2014–2023 recommended him for competition.

Chambers Global

Chambers Global 2014–2023 ranked Andries le Grange in Band 4 for Competition/Antitrust.

Legal 500 EMEA

The Legal 500 EMEA 2014–2023 recommended him for competition.

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