Andries le Grange
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.

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
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
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?
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
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
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...
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.
Expertise

Competition Law
We can help you navigate competition law matters with strategic advice and practical solutions.

Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing
We use our expertise from across CDH’s disciplines to support growth and sustainability in the agriculture, aquaculture and fishing sector.

Technology & Communications
Our team offers advice on a wide range of functions and sector-related issues.