Candace Competition Law Advisory Services (CCLAS Advisory) is dedicated to delivering unparalleled competition law and regulatory consultancy services. With a focus on both local and cross-border work, we have established strategic partnerships with renowned firms worldwide to provide comprehensive and efficient advice.
Lorenzo Iipinge is a Competition Law Analyst at CCLAS Advisory Services. Lorenzo developed a strong foundation in competition law during his internship at the Namibian Competition Commission, where he was attached to the Enforcement, Exemptions and Cartels Division. During this period, he distinguished himself through his involvement in matters relating to restrictive practices, cartel conduct and exemption applications across the financial services, insurance and retail sectors. His responsibilities included case analysis and legal research, which provided him with practical insight into the administration and enforcement of the Competition Act 2 of 2003.
At CCLAS, Lorenzo’s practice centres on competition law analysis and advisory including merger and acquisition assessment, restrictive practices review, competition compliance audits, and the preparation of submissions and representations to the Commission. He further supports clients in identifying competition law risk in their procurement, commercial and pricing practices, and in designing compliance policies, programmes and training appropriate to their sector and exposure.
Lorenzo holds an LL.B from the University of Namibia and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Principles of Compliance from the University of Johannesburg.
Hitjiua Tjiho is an admitted legal practitioner of the High Court of Namibia with experience in providing legal, business and corporate governance support in financial services, competition law, administrative law, and public procurement matters.
Hitjiua has broad experience in regulatory matters by virtue of having served at the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority where he inter alia was involved in advising regarding the formulation of the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) and the standards relating thereto. In addition, Hitjiua previously served at the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) whereby he played a pivotal role in legislative reform and was involved in various NaCC cases pertaining to cartels, abuse of dominance, exemptions and facilitating settlement agreements. Hitjiua has as part of his role at CCLAS advised clients in industries such as financial services, energy and telecommunications sectors.
Hitjiua holds a a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours, Diploma in Compliance Management as well as certifications in management development, board governance, money laundering control and risk management. Hitjiua is moreover a member of the Law Society of Namibia and the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa.
Malcolm Shava is a legal researcher and advisory professional at Candace Competition Law Advisory Services, with experience in legal research, governance, regulatory advisory, and policy analysis. He has contributed to stakeholder consultations, advisory reports, and evidence-based policy recommendations across a range of legal and commercial matters.
Malcolm holds an LLB (Honours) from the University of Namibia and has worked with international organisations including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). His interests include competition law, international economic law, development policy, governance, and commercial regulation.