Johannesburg (South Africa)-Leana Engelbrecht joins Fasken as a partner and regional leader for the Competition, Marketing and Foreign Investment Practice Group for Africa.
A seasoned competition and regulatory lawyer, Leana has over 13 years of experience advising notable clients across a broad range of industries. These include private equity, financial institutions, e-commerce, FMCGs, healthcare, airlines, construction, energy, and infrastructure.
She is recognised in her fields of practice by numerous ranking publications.
"Leana's extensive experience advising companies on all aspects of competition and regulation law, in South Africa and across the African continent, makes her an invaluable addition to our Competition group, which was recently boosted by the promotion of Palesa Mpe to partner" says Lesley Morphet, partner and senior practitioner in Fasken's Competition, Marketing and Foreign Investment Group.
"We are delighted to welcome Leana as a partner in our Competition, Marketing and Foreign Investment Group, says Blaize Vance, Regional Managing Partner, South Africa. Our clients can rely on her solid track record of advising businesses on complex legal and operational strategies, allowing them to mitigate regulatory and competition law risks."