Nelisiwe Khumalo
Nelisiwe Khumalo is an Associate in our Competition Law practice. Nelisiwe specialises in a range of competition law matters and has experience in mergers, prohibited practices (cartels and abuse of dominance), competition law compliance, and litigious aspects of competition law.
About Nelisiwe
About Nelisiwe
Nelisiwe began her legal career as a Candidate Attorney with Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr in 2019 where she became an Associate in 2021.
During her tenure, Nelisiwe worked on various aspects of competition law including merger filings, legal due diligences for intermediate and large mergers, the most recent/current being the Vodacom/CIVH merger and has assisted on various litigation on matters in the Competition Tribunal. Nelisiwe has had vast experience in dealing with the Competition Commission regarding merger filing processes, has vast research and drafting skills and has experience as an antitrust enforcer for industry association conferences.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- LLB – University of Johannesburg
- Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa – 2021
Memberships
- Association of Competition Law Practitioners
About Nelisiwe
Nelisiwe began her legal career as a Candidate Attorney with Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr in 2019 where she became an Associate in 2021.
During her tenure, Nelisiwe worked on various aspects of competition law including merger filings, legal due diligences for intermediate and large mergers, the most recent/current being the Vodacom/CIVH merger and has assisted on various litigation on matters in the Competition Tribunal. Nelisiwe has had vast experience in dealing with the Competition Commission regarding merger filing processes, has vast research and drafting skills and has experience as an antitrust enforcer for industry association conferences.
Credentials
Education
- LLB – University of Johannesburg
- Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa – 2021
Memberships
- Association of Competition Law Practitioners
Experience
Competition Act
Nelisiwe provides advice regarding the implementation of Competition Act compliance programmes and interpretation of the Competition Act.
VKB and GWK
Represents VKB Beleggings Ltd (VKB) and Griekwaland Wes Korporatief Ltd (GWK) in merger proceedings before the Competition authorities.
Trade Retail Holdco and Agrifin Holdco
Represented Trade Retail Holdco And Agrifin Holdco, newly incorporated private companies Established by BKB Ltd (BKB) And VKB Landbou (Pty) Ltd (VKB) in merger proceedings before the Competition authorities.
Vodacom
Represented Vodacom (Pty) Ltd (“Vodacom”)and Business Venture Investments no 2213 (Pty) Ltd in merger proceedings before the Competition authorities.
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...
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...
Character matters! A discussion of the developing characterisation principle in competition law
In the recent Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Competition Commission and Another (195/CAC/Oct21) ZACAC 5 (30 June 2022) decision, the Competition Appeal Court(CAC) upheld Tourvest’s...
Unmasking excessive pricing: The Competition Tribunal decision of CC and Tsutsumani Business Enterprises
On 28 April 2022, the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) handed down its decision on an excessive pricing case referred to the Tribunal by the Competition Commission (Commission) in the...
The Competition Commission’s inquiry into the fresh produce market
The Competition Commission has launched a public market inquiry into the fresh produce market to examine whether or not there are any features in the value chain which lessen, prevent...
