Merger Control 2026

NAMIBIA Law and Practice Contributed by: James Smith and Daneale Beukes, Engling, Stritter & Partners

Engling, Stritter & Partners (ESP) is one of Namibia’s foremost corporate and commercial law firms, re - nowned for its commitment to excellence and a leg - acy of trust built since the 1920s. As the go-to legal partner for local and international clients, ESP con - sistently delivers unmatched expertise across vari - ous sectors. Rated as a leading corporate/commer - cial firm in Chambers Global since 2000, its partners and consultants are celebrated by top international research organisations, including Chambers. ESP is a leading Namibian law firm with a team of skilled,

independent professionals committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective legal solutions. The lawyers combine deep business insight with strategic legal expertise to achieve optimal outcomes for our cli - ents. Their services span mining, energy, finance and corporate law, with specialisations in mergers and acquisitions, competition law, project finance and in - frastructure development. With a strong track record in complex, high-profile matters, they tailor their ap - proach to meet each client’s unique needs.

Authors

James Smith is an admitted legal practitioner of the High Court of Namibia and a consultant at ESP. He was admitted as an attorney in 2015 and holds an LLB from the University of South Africa and an LLM from the

Daneale Beukes is an admitted legal practitioner of the High Court of Namibia and a partner at ESP. She obtained her LLB degree from the University of the Western Cape and was admitted as an attorney in 2014.

University of Cape Town. James is recognised internationally as a leading competition law practitioner in Namibia. His practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, with particular expertise in competition law and regulatory matters. He also has extensive experience in payment systems, mining and energy law, as well as advising on acquisition finance, banking and finance, insurance, pension funds and other complex financial transactions. He has played a leading role in high-profile mergers and acquisitions.

She was subsequently admitted to the Supreme Court of Namibia in 2017 and as a Notary Public in 2019. Daneale has advised a wide range of prominent international and local clients, and has been involved in high-profile commercial litigation matters that have helped shape Namibia’s legal landscape. Her practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, with experience across diverse areas including competition law and regulatory compliance.

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