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WARWICK RADFORD
Education:
BA, LLB, University of the Witwatersrand LLM (with distinction)
University of the Witwatersrand ​
Warwick is a highly experienced competition law expert and a director at Nortons Inc. He brings a deep understanding of South African competition law and a pragmatic approach to helping clients navigate this complex landscape.
His expertise covers all aspects, including:​
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Cartels and Prohibited Practices: Warwick advises on cartel investigations, leniency applications, and other anti-competitive conduct.
Abuse of Dominance: He assists dominant firms in navigating complex regulations and defending against allegations of abuse.
Merger Control: Warwick guides clients through all stages of mergers and acquisitions, ensuring compliance with competition law requirements.
Exemptions and Market Inquiries: He advises on exemption applications and represents clients in market inquiries conducted by the Competition Commission.
Dawn Raids: Warwick provides expert guidance and support to clients facing dawn raids by competition authorities.
Compliance: He assists clients in developing and implementing effective competition law compliance programs.
​​Warwick has a track record of success in representing clients across a diverse range of industries. Some notable examples include:
Sasol Polymers: Successfully defended Sasol Polymers against allegations of excessive pricing in a landmark case that went all the way to the Constitutional Court.
Global Antitrust Compliance: Advised a multinational organization on antitrust compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Telkom: Represented Telkom in various competition matters, including the Competition Commission's data services market inquiry.
Industry Organizations: Provided counsel to industry bodies in the mining, pharmaceutical, healthcare, jewellery, and alcohol sectors.
A Practical and Client-Focused Approach
Warwick combines his deep legal knowledge with a practical understanding of business needs. He works closely with clients to develop strategies that achieve their commercial objectives while ensuring compliance with competition law.
Recognition of Excellence
Warwick's expertise in competition law has earned him annual recognition in The Best Lawyers in South Africa™ since 2022. This accolade reflects his commitment to providing exceptional legal services and achieving outstanding results for his clients.
​Beyond Competition Law
In addition to his competition law expertise, Warwick also advises on general commercial law, litigation, and regulatory matters. This breadth of knowledge allows him to provide comprehensive and strategic counsel to clients facing a variety of legal challenges.