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
Languages
Languages
- English
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
Languages
- English
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.
Provides advice regarding the implementation of Competition Act compliance programmes and interpretation of the Competition Act.
News
Navigating merger waters: The Competition Commission’s final guidelines on indivisible transactions
On 4 October 2024, the Competition Commission (Commission) published its final guidelines on indivisible transactions (Guidelines). The Guidelines provide clarity on the Commission’s...
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch: The Competition Commission’s inquiry into the poultry industry
On 6 February 2023, the Competition Commission (Commission) published its draft terms of reference for its inquiry into the poultry industry (ToR) established in terms of section 43B...
Concurrent jurisdiction: A balancing act between intervention and independence
The exercise of concurrent jurisdiction between competition authorities and sector-specific regulators has been a contentious topic, particularly where sector-specific pricing is at...
Ain’t no appeal wide enough: New rules for appeals arising from market inquiries
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has recently announced the release of new Rules Pertaining to Appeals Arising From Market Inquiries Before the Competition...
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...
Market recognition
- Chambers Global 2014–2024 ranked Andries le Grange in Band 4 for competition/antitrust.
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2014–2024 recommended him for competition.
Market recognition
- Chambers Global 2014–2024 ranked Andries le Grange in Band 4 for competition/antitrust.
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2014–2024 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 across our disciplines to support our clients' growth and sustainability in the agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing sectors.
Technology & Communications
Our team offers advice on a wide range of functions and sector-related issues.