Craig Thomas Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

I was called to the Bar in 2022 and joined Bridge Group of Advocates in 2023. My practice areas include commercial litigation, competition law, and labour disputes. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Laws (with Distinction), and a Certificate in Advanced International Trade law. Prior to joining the bar, I was a senior associate in competition law at a large Sandton law firm.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

I was a pupil member of the Johannesburg Society of Advocates, successfully completing the General Council of the Bar's examinations. I gained experience in delictual matters, contractual matters, matrimonial matters, commercial litigation, insolvency matters, constitutional law matters, competition law matters, evictions, administrative reviews, and labour matters. I also completed a course in trial advocacy. I was admitted as an advocate of the High Court in January 2023.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Experience in merger filings, complaint referral procedure in the Tribunal, investigations by the Commission, market inquiries of the Commission, and competition compliance programmes for clients. Preparation and submission of merger filings to the Commission and assistance in merger investigations by the Commission, including preparing responses to requests for information, attending meetings with the Commission, and attending site visits. Submission of merger compliance reports to the… Show more Experience in merger filings, complaint referral procedure in the Tribunal, investigations by the Commission, market inquiries of the Commission, and competition compliance programmes for clients. Preparation and submission of merger filings to the Commission and assistance in merger investigations by the Commission, including preparing responses to requests for information, attending meetings with the Commission, and attending site visits. Submission of merger compliance reports to the Commission and drafting compliance affidavits. Participation in opposed and unopposed merger hearings before the Tribunal, including preparing witness statements, heads of argument, and written submissions. Representing intervenors in opposed merger hearings including preparation of pleadings, heads of argument, and reviewing discovery documents, and economic reports. Representing clients in prohibited practice hearings before the Tribunal and the Competition Appeal Court ("CAC"), including preparing affidavits, interlocutory applications, economic submissions, heads of argument, witness statements, penalty submissions and notices of appeal. Representing a client in an interim relief application before the Tribunal and the CAC including preparing affidavits, heads of argument, and notices of appeal. Drafting opinions on merger notifiability, compliance with the Competition Act, and prohibited practices. Training clients on competition compliance and conducting competition due diligence investigations. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Experience in merger filings, complaint referral procedure in the Competition Tribunal of South Africa ("Tribunal"), investigations by the Competition Commission of South Africa ("Commission"), market inquiries of the Commission, and competition compliance programmes for clients. Preparation and submission of merger filings to the Commission and assistance in merger investigations by the Commission, including preparing responses to requests for information, attending meetings with the… Show more Experience in merger filings, complaint referral procedure in the Competition Tribunal of South Africa ("Tribunal"), investigations by the Competition Commission of South Africa ("Commission"), market inquiries of the Commission, and competition compliance programmes for clients. Preparation and submission of merger filings to the Commission and assistance in merger investigations by the Commission, including preparing responses to requests for information, attending meetings with the Commission and attending site visits. Submission of merger compliance reports to the Commission and drafting compliance affidavits. Participation in opposed and unopposed merger hearings before the Tribunal, including preparing witness statements, heads of argument, and written submissions. Representing intervenors in opposed merger hearings including preparation of pleadings, heads of argument, reviewing discovery documents and economic reports. • Representing clients in prohibited practice hearings before the Tribunal and the Competition Appeal Court ("CAC"), including preparing affidavits, interlocutory applications, economic submissions, heads of argument, witness statements, penalty submissions, and notices of appeal. Representing a client in an interim relief application before the Tribunal and the CAC including preparing affidavits, heads of argument, and notices of appeal. Drafting opinions on merger notifiability, compliance with the Competition Act, and prohibited practices. Training clients on competition compliance and conducting competition due diligence investigations. Investigations by the Botswanan Competition Authority, and preparation and submission of merger filings in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, eSwatini, Zimbabwe and COMESA. Show less

Sandton, Johannesburg

Experience in litigation, High Court Practice, Magistrates' Court Practice, Constitutional Court Practice, Labour Court Practice, Labour Appeal Court Practice, CCMA and Bargaining Council Practice, and Equality Court Practice. Experience in urgent applications (especially in the context of industrial action, strikes, and restraints of trade), drafting legal opinions for clients, drafting court pleadings, drafting affidavits, heads of argument, defending civil litigation, legal research… Show more Experience in litigation, High Court Practice, Magistrates' Court Practice, Constitutional Court Practice, Labour Court Practice, Labour Appeal Court Practice, CCMA and Bargaining Council Practice, and Equality Court Practice. Experience in urgent applications (especially in the context of industrial action, strikes, and restraints of trade), drafting legal opinions for clients, drafting court pleadings, drafting affidavits, heads of argument, defending civil litigation, legal research, and legal analysis of contracts. Preparing applications to review arbitration awards Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Working as an independent contractor tutoring high school and university students in academic subjects in order to increase their academic performance and to prepare them for tests and exams.

Edenvale, Johannesburg South Africa

General shop assistant, cashier, stock room co-ordination,

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Student tutor assisting in the preparation and presentation of tutorials for students of Property Law

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Assistance in tutoring and mentoring of high school learners to enable them to engage in mock debates on global issues. Was also a volunteer organiser at numerous conferences, ensuring that the conference ran effectively and was also the chair, moderator and adjudicator for debates conducted by the Institute

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Worked in the Capital Project Procurement Hub, analysing contracts, assisting in the drafting of contracts and preparing sourcing strategies. Also assisted in the analysis of spend data analysis and then developing strategies to reduce costs, increase efficiency and maximise returns to the business.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Assisting students in understanding course material, explaining concepts and questions to them, invigilating exams and tests

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, With Distinction

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Management And Law

Activities and Societies: WITS Model United Nations (executive committee 2011 Treasurer 2012 President 2013), Youth@SAIIA volunteer.