Reece May

Drafting pleadings and representing packaging industry firms in opposed consideration application regarding a prohibited merger.

Drafting pleadings and representing a South African bank in an exception hearing before the Competition Appeal Court for an alleged international foreign exchange cartel.

Drafting merger notifications and conditions compliance reports in COMESA, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania and Mozambique in the private equity, motor vehicle, retail, engineering and real estate sectors.

Drafting merger notification and representing a target firm in a large merger before the Competition Tribunal setting precedent on the approach to consider public interest factors under the amended Competition Act.

Representing fire protection company and attending hearing before the Competition Appeal Court to oppose bid-rigging cartel prosecution.

Drafting various South African large and intermediate merger notifications in the security, investment, freight forwarding, investment advisory, banking, fast food, engineering, agriculture, renewable energy, battery, insurance, fishing, automotive and medical apparatus sectors. Engaging on and negotiating conditions to address various public interest issues including employment and HDP ownership.

Representing an equipment rental firm to oppose price fixing allegations in a case involving the publication of a rates guide by an industry association.

Advising internet search firm in responding to the Commission's Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry.

Drafting pleadings and opposing an abuse of dominance interim interdict lodged against supermarket chain.

Representing a bank in cartel investigation into alleged fixing of mortgage and prime rates.

Assisting to draft Heads of Argument and preparation for closing arguments in South Africa's first tying Abuse of Dominance case.

Advising bank on the competition risks associated with vehicle financing alliance agreements with OEMs and vehicle dealerships.

Drafting large merger notification for listed life insurance merger transaction.

Advising association of the competition risks associated with an employee no poach term in its rules.

Drafting opinions and providing consumer protection law advice to clients regarding online gambling activities, cloning of pharmaceutical products, franchise agreements and promotional competitions.

Conducting research and drafting abuse of dominance complaint in the securities depository and leisure weapons sector.

Drafting dawn raid policies and providing dawn raid training.

Advising various firms on the merger notifiability of transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructures.

Drafting merger filing and representing target in a listed fishing merger transaction.

Advising clients on the merits of a proposed 2-to-1 merger in the security sector.

Conducting regulatory due diligences in the automotive, paint, retail apparel and gifting sectors.