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Analysis in support of merger of major brokers
Genesis was retained to assist AON, one of the world’s top corporate brokers, in its acquisition of Glenrand, one of South Africa's largest brokers. At the time of the merger, both parties were operating as brokers in the short-term insurance industry in South Africa.

Expert opinion on bundled tariff proposal
Genesis was commissioned to assist Sasol Oil in assessing and responding to the bundled tariff proposal made to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) by Transnet. The proposal represented a regulatory shift from disaggregated pipeline tariffs to a single, aggregated tariff across all pipelines and pipeline systems

Advice in the ArcelorMittal-Kumba dispute
Genesis was retained by the legal advisers to ArcelorMittal South Africa to assist in providing expert input on economic issues raised in litigation with Kumba Iron Ore over the transfer of mining rights and subsequent iron ore price hikes. Ultimately, a settlement was reached between the parties.

Complaint about Kulula's pricing on CT - Durban route
Genesis was retained by the legal advisers to the Kulula airline to assist in responding to a complaint being investigated by the Competition Commission into pricing on the Cape Town to Durban route following the exit of SAA on the route.

Expert economic analysis in bank card merger
Genesis provided expert economic analysis in the approved purchase of bank card and SIM card manufacturer, Namitech, by the world's largest chip maker for smartcards and SIM cards, Gemalto. This seemingly concentrated market demanded careful economic analysis of tender behaviour, potential entry and countervailing power in order to reveal the lack of competitive concerns.

Expert advice in clothing industry dispute
In a High Court dispute between the National Bargaining Council for the clothing manufacturing industry and five clothing manufacturers, Genesis provided an expert economic opinion on the bargaining council system in South Africa and the welfare effects of extending collective agreements.