Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Vani Chetty, South Africa’s first competition law boutique joins Baker & McKenzie, (Aug 6, 2014)
Law Firms Mentioned:Baker & McKenzie
Baker & McKenzie has announced the high-profile appointment of Vani Chetty to the firm’s Johannesburg office in South Africa. Chetty will be joining the firm as a partner, and brings her entire team from Vani Chetty Competition Law—South Africa’s first competition law boutique—to Baker & McKenzie.
Chetty focuses her practice on transaction and advisory competition law issues, and provides services to a range of local and international clients in the chemicals, commercial property, construction, corporate, and financial services sectors.
“Vani is not only a recognized expert in competition law but has a strong international client base, which she has built single-handedly,” stated the firm’s Global Antitrust and Competition practice group chair, Samantha Mobley. “We are excited that she will be joining our team and providing strategic leadership to help our clients expand their operations in South Africa and the rest of the continent.”
“Joining Baker & McKenzie, a truly global firm, makes it possible to offer clients access to global expertise, knowledge and service experience,” Chetty said.
Baker & McKenzie’s Global Antitrust and Competition practice group has over 300 lawyers and professionals across 53 offices in 44 countries. The firm’s Johannesburg office opened in May 2012, and has more than 75 lawyers and staff members.
Attorneys: Vani Chetty and Samantha Mobley (Baker & McKenzie)
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