About The Competition Brief
Rigorous analysis of competition law in Africa
Our Mission
The Competition Brief bridges the knowledge gap in competition law analysis in Africa, delivering expert insights that inform policy makers, practitioners, and academics in both regions.
Editorial Approach
Rigorous Analysis
Every brief undergoes thorough legal and economic analysis, with citations to primary sources, case law, and regulatory materials. Our contributors combine academic rigor with practical enforcement experience.
Regional Focus
We specialize in the intersection of African and European competition law, examining cross-border enforcement, regulatory harmonization, and the impact of global developments on local markets.
Expert Contributors
Our network includes leading academics, former regulators, and practicing lawyers from both continents, ensuring diverse perspectives and deep expertise in specialized areas of competition law.
What We Cover
Core Topics
- Merger control and review
- Abuse of dominance cases
- Cartel enforcement
- State aid and subsidy control
- Digital markets regulation
- Market studies and inquiries
Regional Coverage
- European Union competition law
- UK post-Brexit developments
- South African competition policy
- Nigerian regulatory framework
- East African competition law
- Cross-border enforcement
Publication Schedule
Features
In-depth analysis pieces published every two months, focusing on major regulatory developments, landmark cases, and emerging trends in competition law.
Breaking Analysis
Rapid response commentary on significant competition law developments, major merger decisions, and regulatory announcements as they occur.
Editorial Standards
Independence
TCB maintains editorial independence from commercial interests. Contributors disclose any potential conflicts of interest, and analysis is based solely on legal and economic merit.
Accuracy
All articles undergo fact-checking and legal review. We correct errors promptly and maintain transparency about updates and revisions to published content.
Accessibility
Complex legal concepts are explained clearly without sacrificing analytical depth. TL;DR summaries provide quick insights for busy practitioners and policy makers.
Leadership Team
Omowonuola Adekanmbi
President & Editor-in-Chief
Omowonuola is a corporate lawyer qualified to practise in Nigeria and in England and Wales. She has extensive experience in corporate law, competition law, and mergers and acquisitions. She holds a Master of Laws (LLM) with First Class Honours from the University of Cambridge, where her research focused on finance law and on competition law in the EU and Africa.
She also has extensive experience in finance, securities and investments. Omowonuola gives clients practical, strategic advice to help them handle regulatory challenges, manage risk and meet their business goals.
Admissions
- • Solicitor, England and Wales
- • Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Education & Professional Qualifications
- • LLM (Commercial Law), University of Cambridge, First Class Honours
- • BL, Nigerian Law School, First Class Honours
- • LLB, Babcock University, First Class Honours
- • Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers Diploma
Ikanna Okim
Contributing Editor
Ikanna is a funds lawyer qualified to practise law in Nigeria and in England and Wales, with experience across sustainable finance, corporate transactions, and competition law. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) from the University of Oxford, with research focused on international economic law, corporate finance, and competition law.
With experience at top-tier commercial law firms in Nigeria and the UK, Ikanna advises on sustainable financing structures for climate-resilient ventures across Africa. A published author, her work has contributed to the development of business and trade law scholarship internationally, with a particular focus on the role of competition law in accelerating economic growth on the continent.
Admissions
- • Solicitor, England and Wales
- • Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Education
- • BCL, University of Oxford (Wadham College)
- • BL, Nigerian Law School, First Class Honours
- • LLB, University of Uyo, First Class Honours
Contact & Submissions
For article submissions, guest contributions, editorial partnerships, media inquiries, permissions, and general inquiries.