South Africa—Dentons South Africa is proud to announce the appointment of Neetesh Ramjee as a Partner in its Cape Town office. This marks the launch of the firm's government relations and commercial diplomacy practice, further solidifying Dentons’ position as a leading advisor to clients in South Africa and across the African continent.

Neetesh Ramjee brings over 20 years of experience as a distinguished public affairs professional and practising attorney. His career spans advisory roles in complex regulatory, fiscal, and communications matters for multinational enterprises operating across Africa, as well as contributions on global platforms.

Neetesh’s expertise lies in providing strategic counsel at the intersection of law, policy, and business, enabling clients to navigate intricate legislative and regulatory landscapes effectively.

Throughout his career, Neetesh has excelled in strategy and policy development, particularly in legal and tax frameworks for novel and emerging products in the FMCG sector. His work encompasses compliance, risk management, and the execution of strategic campaigns requiring nuanced stakeholder engagement and effective regulatory advocacy.

Noor Kapdi, Africa CEO at Dentons, commented:

“Neetesh’s appointment is a significant step in advancing our ability to provide clients with unparalleled insight and advocacy in navigating Africa’s evolving legislative and regulatory frameworks. His expertise aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering innovative, evidence-based solutions that shape regulatory environments sustainably and effectively.”

Neetesh’s profound understanding of Africa’s policy landscape and his ability to deliver actionable insights will enable clients to confidently achieve their strategic objectives, moving beyond traditional legal advice to comprehensive and effective solutions.

Dentons is delighted to welcome Neetesh Ramjee to the team and looks forward to the leadership and value he will bring to clients and the broader African business community.

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