Webber Wentzel — South Africa
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About
Founded in 1868, Webber Wentzel is a leading full-service law firm that provides clients with innovative solutions to their most complex legal and tax issues across Sub-Saharan Africa. With over 540 lawyers, its multidisciplinary expertise is consistently ranked top-tier in leading directories and awards, both in South Africa and across the African continent. Its collaborative alliance with Linklaters and strong relationships with outstanding law firms across Africa provide clients with market-leading support wherever they do business. Webber Wentzel was named South Africa Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Africa Awards in 2021, 2022 and 2024. It also won the Innovation Award at the African Legal Awards in 2024. Webber Wentzel's purpose is to have a transformative and sustainable impact through its work and actions. The firm believes in making a positive contribution to the communities in which it works and is proud to be home to one of South Africa’s longest-standing, dedicated pro-bono practices. It is committed to promoting access to justice for all South Africans, upholding the Constitution and protecting the rule of law. Its Corporate Social Investment initiatives also focus on supporting initiatives and projects that promote access to justice, education and access to education and socio-economic development. Through Webber Wentzel Fusion, the firm’s NewLaw and legal technology division, it seamlessly integrates legal expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver client-centric solutions. Fusion redefines the client experience by providing efficient, digitally enhanced legal services that prioritise innovation, efficiency, and exceptional outcomes. By leveraging automation, AI-driven tools, and data insights, Fusion enables businesses to navigate complex legal challenges with greater agility and precision. As a firm, it is committed to transformation and diversity. It is an accredited Level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) contributor and engages in a number of initiatives aimed at driving transformation and inclusivity within their organisation, the legal sector and society. ### Languages - English (fluent) - Dutch - French - German - Portugese - Afrikaans ### Staffing Figures - 0 Number of lawyers
Office locations
Cape Town
Cape Town
Webber Wentzel 15th Floor, Convention Tower Heerengracht, Foreshore Cape Town 8001 Cape Town South Africa
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Webber Wentzel 90 Rivonia Road, Sandton Johannesburg 2196, Po Box 61771, Marshalltown 2107 Johannesburg South Africa
Practice areas
Lawyers in this office
Abdul Allie
Partner · Real Estate
Adriaan Booysen
Senior Associate · Investment Funds
Alfred Sambaza
Partner · Forensic Accounting
Alison Mills
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Amy-Leigh Muir
Partner · Private Equity
Andre Bowley
Partner · Maritime / Admiralty
Andre October
Partner · Litigation
Andrew Westwood
Partner · Private Equity
Andries Kruger
Partner · Labour & Employment
Annabel Parry
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Anne Bennett
Executive Consultant · Tax
Ashford Nyatsumba
Partner · Investment Funds
Ashleigh Blair
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Asmita Thakor
Partner · Human Rights
Aviva Hoekstra
Senior Associate · Project Finance
Ayanda Khumalo
Partner · Dispute Resolution
Ayanda Mhlongo
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Bernadette Lötter
Partner · Dispute Resolution
Bernadette Versfeld
Partner · Intellectual Property
Brett Abraham
Partner · Employment
Brian Dennehy
Director · Tax
Bruce Dickinson
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Burton Phillips
Partner · Competition
Calvin Nchabeleng
Partner · Commercial Law
Candice Meyer
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Carine Murphy
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Carla Dennehy
Partner · Intellectual Property
Caroline Theodosiou
Partner · Insurance & Reinsurance
Carryn Alexander
Partner · Tax
Chandni Gopal
Partner · Dispute Resolution
Charl Jonker
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Charles Smith
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Chetan Vanmali
Partner · Tax
Chevon Marupen
Senior Associate · Investment Funds
Chrisna Nöthling
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Christo Els
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Christoff Pienaar
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Christopher Holfeld
Partner · Litigation
Clare-Alice Vertue
Partner · Competition / Antitrust
Colin Du Toit
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Cor Kraamwinkel
Partner · Tax
Craig Miller
Director · Tax
Daniel Rafferty
Partnerr · Dispute Resolution
Dario Milo
Partner · Litigation
Daryl Dingley
Partner · Competition / Antitrust
Dawid de Villiers
Partner · Financial Services Regulation
Deon Visagie
Partner · Employment
Desiree Bayman
Partner · Real Estate
Dhevarsha Ramjettan
Partner · Employment
Dintwa Serumula
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Divashin Naidoo
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Dudu Mogapi
Partner · Competition
Dumisani Ndiweni
Partner · Employment
Dylan Cron
Partner · Corporate / Commercial Litigation
Erin Warmington
Partner · Dispute Resolution
Eugene Phajane
Partner · Employment
Gabi Richards-Smith
Partner · Banking & Finance
Gareth Driver
Senior Partner · Corporate / M&A
Garth Duncan
Partner · Litigation
Garyn Rapson
Partner · Environmental