Atty. Michael Jackson

Atty. Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson has been the Managing Partner at Cox Yeats since 2011. He also heads up the Corporate & Natural Resources Law Team at Cox Yeats.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Jackson at a glance

Michael Jackson is a business and m&a attorney, practforg at Cox Yeats Attorneys. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Empowerment and Transformation Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law (2026). Serands clients in Gauteng and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Michael Jackson has been the Managing Partner at Cox Yeats since 2011
  • He also heads up the Corporate & Natural Resources Law Team at Cox Yeats
  • He received his B.Com
  • LL.B. cum laude from the University of Natal, Durban and his LL.M with first class honours from Cambridge University where he was elected a scholar of St John’s College
  • His principal areas of practice are Business Law, Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions, Natural Resources & Energy and Empowerment & Transformation Law
  • He is a member of the International Bar Association and is listed in both the Guide to the World's Leading Natural Resource Lawyers and the World's Leading Energy and Environmental Lawyers published by Legal Media Group
  • Michael is actively involved in a number of community organisations and pro bono work

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Jackson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jackson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Where is Michael Jackson's law office located?
Michael Jackson's law practice is located in Gauteng. The firm is Cox Yeats Attorneys. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Jackson handle?
Michael Jackson focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Michael Jackson received?
Michael Jackson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Empowerment and Transformation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Empowerment and Transformation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law
- 2026

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