South Africa's competition authorities have been making strides in advancing the country's competition regime. Emily Gray finds out how they have turned around a lacklustre enforcement record

Canadian competition lawyers have to contend with a revamped competition law and a competition authority that lacks a full-term leader. Ron Knox explores the bar's hopes for the new commissioner and the future of the country's enforcement regime

The competition community in Canada is preparing for the most substantial changes to the antitrust laws in more than two decades. Meanwhile, tough economic conditions mean fewer mergers. Ron Knox examines which firms are best positioned to guide their clients through uncertain times

Former senior deputy commissioner Melanie Aitken became interim commissioner at Canada's Competition Bureau earlier this year, replacing former commissioner Sheridan Scott. Ron Knox asks her what practitioners can expect from the country's revised competition laws, and what qualities she would look for in a full-term commissioner

Title: Counsel, competition, regulation and government relations
Age: 32
Company: General Electric (corporate)
Previous employment: Clifford Chance LLP, Brussels