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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.

Probe into exclusive steel supply to Indian Railways
Genesis was retained by Luthra and Luthra to assess the nature and competitive effects of an exclusive supply relationship between the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Indian Railways (IR) in response to a complaint made by Jindal Steel Power Limited (JSPL).

Genesis counts cost of mooted carbon tax for industry
Genesis was appointed to undertake an economic study to assess the impact of the National Treasury’s proposed carbon tax within the context of rapidly increasing energy costs and the anticipated additional costs of adapting to climate change.