Mia de Jager
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Mia de Jager

About

Mia is a Partner in the Commercial, Real Estate, and Dispute Resolution Department of Adams & Adams based in Pretoria. She is a skilled commercial litigator and competition law practitioner, recognised for her ability to navigate the complex interplay between commercial and regulatory environments. With extensive experience in both litigation and competition law, Mia is uniquely positioned to address multifaceted legal challenges with a practical, solution-driven approach.

Mia is highly regarded for her ability to simplify intricate...

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  • Arbitration
  • Competition & Anti-trust
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Mediation

Academic Record

  • Master’s degree in EU Competition Law – King’s College (London) | Ongoing
  • Post Graduate Diploma in EU Competition Law – King’s College (London) | 2020
  • Advanced Certificate in Competition Law – University of Witwatersrand | 2017
  • LLB – University of Pretoria | 2016
  • Certificate in European Private Law – Universität Salzburg | 2015

Qualifications

  • Admitted Attorney | 2019

Credentials

  • The Legal Practice Council (LPC) – Member
  • Chambers Global Competition/Antitrust – Associates to Watch | 2026
  • Chambers Global Competition/Antitrust- Potential | 2025 – 2026
  • Legal 500 – Leading Associate: Dispute Resolution | 2026
  • Legal 500 – Leading Associate: Competition Law | 2026
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A restraint of trade does not end when employment does: The enforceability of restraints post-retirement

In South Africa, a restraint of trade does not automatically fall away because employment has ended. If the restraint protects a legitimate business interest and is reasonable in duration, area and sc...

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Competition Commission to examine competition dynamics in franchising sector

On 26 June 2026, the Competition Commission published draft Terms of Reference for a proposed market inquiry into South Africa’s franchising sector. The market inquiry is initiated because the Commi...

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DAWN RAIDS: WHEN THE COMPETITION COMMISSION COMES KNOCKING

It has been more than three years since the Competition Commission’s (“Commission”) last large-scale dawn raid, when it executed search-and-seizure operations at eight insurance firms across Sou...

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