Expert Contributors
Leading voices in competition law across Africa and Europe
Dr. Amara Okafor
Senior Research Fellow
Centre for Competition Law and Policy, University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Specialization
Digital Markets Regulation, African Competition Policy
Dr. Okafor is a leading expert in digital markets regulation with over 15 years of experience in competition law. Her research focuses on the intersection of technology and competition policy in emerging economies, particularly across Africa.
Recent Articles
- • The Digital Markets Act: Implications for African Tech Ecosystems
- • Platform Regulation in South Africa: Lessons from Global Experience
Specialization
Merger Control, Nigerian Competition Law
Professor Adeola is Nigeria's foremost authority on merger control and has advised the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on numerous high-profile cases. She combines academic rigor with practical enforcement experience.
Recent Articles
- • Merger Control in Nigeria: Recent Developments and Enforcement Trends
- • Cross-Border Mergers in West Africa: Regulatory Challenges
Dr. James Mitchell
Competition Policy Consultant
Former Director, UK Competition and Markets Authority
London, United Kingdom
Specialization
State Aid, Post-Brexit Competition Policy
Dr. Mitchell brings three decades of competition policy experience, having served in senior roles at both the European Commission and the UK's competition authority. He specializes in state aid and subsidy control regimes.
Recent Articles
- • State Aid Rules Post-Brexit: A Comparative Analysis with EU Framework
- • Subsidy Control in the UK: Early Enforcement Patterns
Specialization
Cross-Border Enforcement, International Cartels
Maria Santos is a leading practitioner in cross-border competition enforcement with extensive experience in Africa-Europe trade disputes. She has represented clients in major cartel investigations across multiple jurisdictions.
Recent Articles
- • Cross-Border Cartels: Enforcement Challenges in Africa-Europe Trade
- • Leniency Programs: Comparative Analysis Across Jurisdictions
Specialization
Market Studies, Telecommunications Regulation
Dr. Mthembu leads market inquiry work at the Competition Commission South Africa, with particular expertise in telecommunications and digital markets. Her economic analysis has shaped major regulatory interventions.
Recent Articles
- • Abuse of Dominance in South African Telecommunications
- • Market Concentration in African Banking: A Comparative Study
Specialization
EU Competition Law, Platform Regulation
Professor Rossi holds the Jean Monnet Chair in EU Competition Law at Bocconi University and is a leading authority on European competition policy. She regularly advises the European Commission on digital markets regulation.
Recent Articles
- • Platform Regulation in the EU: Beyond the Digital Services Act
- • The Future of EU Merger Control in Digital Markets