Reece May

Senior Associate

Reece May is a Senior Associate in our Competition Law practice. Reece specialises in a range of competition law matters and has experience in national, foreign and regional mergers, prohibited practices (cartels and abuse of dominance) and competition law compliance. Reece also does work involving the Consumer Protection Act and has a litigation background.

Reece May

About Reece

About Reece

Reece began his legal career as a candidate attorney with Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr in 2017 where he became an associate in 2019. After studying a LLM in Amsterdam, Reece rejoined as an Associate in 2021 and was appointed Senior Associate in 2022.

Credentials

Credentials

Experience

  • LLB (Cum Laude) – University of Pretoria
  • LLM (Commercial Law) – University of Cape Town
  • LLM (European Competition Law & Regulation) (Cum Laude) – University of Amsterdam
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Memberships

  • Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
  • Notary Public of the High Court of South Africa
  • Member of the Association of Competition Law Practitioners South Africa (Junior Chapter EXCO)

About Reece

Reece began his legal career as a candidate attorney with Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr in 2017 where he became an associate in 2019. After studying a LLM in Amsterdam, Reece rejoined as an Associate in 2021 and was appointed Senior Associate in 2022.

Credentials

Experience

  • LLB (Cum Laude) – University of Pretoria
  • LLM (Commercial Law) – University of Cape Town
  • LLM (European Competition Law & Regulation) (Cum Laude) – University of Amsterdam
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Memberships

  • Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
  • Notary Public of the High Court of South Africa
  • Member of the Association of Competition Law Practitioners South Africa (Junior Chapter EXCO)

News

Competition in the digital age: Can breaching data privacy laws also infringe competition law?
Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Competition in the digital age: Can breaching data privacy laws also infringe competition law?

The old adage that knowledge is power has never been more applicable than in the digital age. The more firms know about their market, economic factors and customers, the more likely...

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...

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...

The legal do’s and don’ts of being a social influencer: What does COMESA say?
Competition Law

The legal do’s and don’ts of being a social influencer: What does COMESA say?

It has never been easier to generate income simply by expressing who you are. Social media platforms have given people from all corners of the globe the opportunity to connect and...

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire: The Competition Appeal Court clarifies when you have exited bid-rigging cartel
Competition Law

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire: The Competition Appeal Court clarifies when you have exited bid-rigging cartel

On 10 February 2022, the Competition Appeal Court (CAC) in the case of Cross Fire Management (Pty) Ltd v The Competition Commission of South Africa Cross Fire Management ( Pty ) CAC...