Susan Meyer
Susan Meyer is a Director in our Competition Law practice and Joint Head of the Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals sector. Susan has specialised experience in advising clients on all issues of competition law including: prohibited practice litigation, general compliance (for example, opinions, training workshops, dawn raid advice, and general advice on business strategy in light of competition legislation), corporate leniency, exemption applications and merger notifications.
About Susan
About Susan
Susan began her career as a Candidate Attorney with Hofmeyr Herbstein and Gihwala (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) in 2006. She was appointed as an Associate in 2008 and promoted to Senior Associate in January 2011. Susan became a Director in 2014.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- BA (Law and Psychology) LLB, University of Cape Town
- Year of admission as an attorney: 2008
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Memberships
- Member of the Competition Law Committee of the Council of the Cape Law Society
Languages
Languages
- English
About Susan
Susan began her career as a Candidate Attorney with Hofmeyr Herbstein and Gihwala (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) in 2006. She was appointed as an Associate in 2008 and promoted to Senior Associate in January 2011. Susan became a Director in 2014.
Credentials
Education
- BA (Law and Psychology) LLB, University of Cape Town
- Year of admission as an attorney: 2008
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Memberships
- Member of the Competition Law Committee of the Council of the Cape Law Society
Languages
- English
Experience
Mediclinic
Acting for LSE-listed private hospital group, Mediclinic, in the Competition Commission's ongoing market inquiry into private healthcare
Fortress Income Fund
Attaining unconditional merger approval for the R52 billion acquisition by JSE-listed Fortress Income Fund, of another JSE-listed property fund, Capital Property Fund
Al Noor Hospitals plc and Mediclinic
Attaining unconditional approval in South Africa and Namibia in the merger of Al Noor Hospitals plc and Mediclinic, which resulted in a reverse listing of Mediclinic on the LSE and its inward listings on the JSE and NSX
Old Mutual and African Infrastructure Investment Managers
Successfully obtaining merger approval in South Africa, Kenya and COMESA in respect of the transaction between Old Mutual and African Infrastructure Investment Managers
Obtaining merger approvals
Representing numerous listed and unlisted clients in the property sector in successfully obtaining merger approvals, including Old Mutual, Capital Property Fund, Resilient Property Income Fund, Fortress Income Fund Limited, Dipula Income Fund, Atterbury Property Fund, Leaf Property Fund, Amdec Investments, Government Employees Pension Fund, Tower Property Fund, City of Cape Town, and Equites Property Fund
Old Mutual group firms
Attaining various merger approvals for various Old Mutual group firms, for example: Old Mutual Private Equity's acquisition of the Morecorp Group, and the acquisition of renewable energy business, AE-AMD Renewable Energy
PSG Group Limited
Attaining unconditional merger approvals on behalf of JSE-listed company PSG Group Limited and its subsidiaries and clients, including for example: Curro and PSG Private Equity
Old Mutual and Resilient Property Fund
Representing JSE-listed firms, Old Mutual and Resilient Property Fund, in the Competition Commission's market inquiry into the LPG sector
Ascendis Health
Successfully obtaining numerous South African and African merger approvals for JSE-listed Ascendis Health, in respect of the acquisition of its health and care brand companies, giving rise to horizontal and vertical issues (including, for example, the acquisitions of Remedica Holdings, Akacia Healthcare and Respiratory Care)
Price fixing and various other client
Representing a JSE-listed client in settlement with the Commission for alleged price fixing and various other clients in ongoing prohibited practice complaint proceedings in South Africa and other African jurisdictions
Large long-term insurer
Representing a large long-term insurer and property owner in a variety of mergers and the settlement of an implemented, non-notified merger.
Mediclinic
Representing Mediclinic in obtaining various horizontal merger approvals in the private hospital market, as well as advising on various regulatory aspects of the business.
Stellar Capital Partners Limited
Attaining various unconditional South Africa and African merger approvals on behalf of Stellar Capital Partners Limited.
Future Managers
Attaining unconditional merger approval for Juta's acquisition of Future Managers.
Invenfin
Representing Invenfin (a subsidiary of JSE-listed Remgro Limited) in obtaining South Africa merger approvals for Dynamic Commodities transaction and Joya Brands transaction
Nutreco International B.V
Representing international firm, Nutreco International B.V., in obtaining merger approvals in South Africa and Zambia
Torre Industrial Holdings
Representing Torre Industrial Holdings in obtaining unconditional merger approvals in South Africa in respect of Tractor and Grader Supplies and Set Point Group
Bounty Brands Proprietary Limited
Representing Bounty Brands Proprietary Limited and its various subsidiaries in attaining numerous unconditional merger approvals in South Africa and various African jurisdictions, for example: Tuffy Group, Africa Direct, Annique, Musgrave Agencies, Chappers Sports Direct, Liberty Foods Group, Goldenmarc, Footwear Trading and Rieses Food Imports.
BoE Private Equity Investments
Representing BoE Private Equity Investments in its acquisition of Comsol Networks.
OneLogix Group
Representing JSE-listed OneLogix Group in obtaining unconditional merger approvals, for example: Jackson Transport and Buffelshoek Transport transaction, Vision Transport transaction.
Finbond Group and AIC Holding
Representing Finbond Group and AIC Holding Company in a joint merger transaction.
Quantum Foods
Attaining unconditional merger approvals for Quantum Foods.
Zaad Holdings and Klein Karoo Saad
Successfully obtaining merger approval in South Africa, Zambia, Kenya and Malawi in respect of the horizontal merger between two seed companies, Zaad Holdings and Klein Karoo Saad.
Agri Voedsel
Representing Zeder in its acquisition of a controlling interest in Agri Voedsel.
CA Sales
Representing CA Sales, a sales and merchandising company in the fast moving consumer goods sector, in obtaining various horizontal merger approvals in South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana and Namibia.
Protea in Marriott's acquisition
Part of the team representing Protea in Marriott's acquisition thereof, including preparing merger notifications and obtaining approval in South Africa, COMESA, and Tanzania.
Chobe Agridivision and Mpongwe Milling
Representing Chobe Agridivision and Mpongwe Milling in obtaining approval from the Zambian competition authorities in respect of a merger with horizontal and vertical effects
News
The goals, timing and criticisms of the NHI Act
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Competition and pricing algorithms: Can your machines violate competition law without you knowing?
In his acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize for peace in 1921, Christian Lange said that “ technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master ”. More than a 100 years later this...
New merger guidelines: In the 'public interest' to comment
The public has until 17 November 2023 to comment on the Competition Commission’s (Commission) revised draft merger assessment public interest guidelines (Guidelines).
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...
”Yes, I can tell you watt to do”: Competition Tribunal confirms jurisdiction over electricity supply excessive pricing complaints
Cape Gate (Pty) (Ltd) (Cape Gate) lodged a complaint with the Competition Commission of South Africa (Commission) against the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM), the National Energy...
Market recognition
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2021-2024 recommended Susan for competition
- The IFLR1000 2019 - 2023 recommended Susan as a notable practitioner in Competition
Market recognition
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2021-2024 recommended Susan for competition
- The IFLR1000 2019 - 2023 recommended Susan as a notable practitioner in Competition
Expertise
Competition Law
We can help you navigate competition law matters with strategic advice and practical solutions.
Consumer Goods, Services & Retail
Our multidisciplinary team provides innovative, practical and commercial advice to help our clients achieve their objectives.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Our multidisciplinary team develops creative strategies and integrated solutions for this important healthcare sector.
Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade
We provide a multidisciplinary approach to legal and commercial matters across Africa.