Vega De Vries
Associate | Johannesburg
Contact
T: +27 11 669 9449
Overview
Vega is a dynamic and commercially minded Competition Law Associate with experience assisting on complex transactions and regulatory matters across multiple African jurisdictions. Through her involvement in matters spanning multiple jurisdictions, she has developed a solid understanding of the competition law landscape and its practical implications for businesses. With growing technical expertise and a cross-border perspective, she is recognised for her pragmatic and solution-driven approach in supporting clients navigating Africa’s evolving competition regime.
Experience
Jurisdictions worked in: South Africa, Angola, Botswana, and Zambia
Languages fluent in: English
Vega has advised :
- Drafting and compiling documentation required for merger notifications in South Africa, Angola, Botswana, COMESA, and other regional competition authorities.
- Reviewing commercial agreements and transaction documents to identify restrictive practices and broader competition law risks.
- Preparing legal submissions, pleadings, and supporting documents for merger control proceedings and contentious competition matters.
- Supporting clients in developing compliance strategies tailored to jurisdiction-specific requirements and regulatory frameworks.
- Contributed to cross-border matters by advising on merger notifiability and drafting regulatory submissions.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) – University of Stellenbosch
- Bachelor of Laws (Postgraduate LLB) – University of Stellenbosch
Professional Memberships
- Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa
INSIGHTS
Overview
Vega is a dynamic and commercially minded Competition Law Associate with experience assisting on complex transactions and regulatory matters across multiple African jurisdictions. Through her involvement in matters spanning multiple jurisdictions, she has developed a solid understanding of the competition law landscape and its practical implications for businesses. With growing technical expertise and a cross-border perspective, she is recognised for her pragmatic and solution-driven approach in supporting clients navigating Africa’s evolving competition regime.
Experience
Jurisdictions worked in: South Africa, Angola, Botswana, and Zambia
Languages fluent in: English
Vega has advised :
- Drafting and compiling documentation required for merger notifications in South Africa, Angola, Botswana, COMESA, and other regional competition authorities.
- Reviewing commercial agreements and transaction documents to identify restrictive practices and broader competition law risks.
- Preparing legal submissions, pleadings, and supporting documents for merger control proceedings and contentious competition matters.
- Supporting clients in developing compliance strategies tailored to jurisdiction-specific requirements and regulatory frameworks.
- Contributed to cross-border matters by advising on merger notifiability and drafting regulatory submissions.
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