Tax
South Africa
14 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Andrew Wellsted
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
Contributions and articles
2 Articles, Press releases, highlights
About
Provided by OWP Partners
Practice Areas
Andrew is a highly regarded South African tax practitioner. He has significant tax experience in a number of fields including finance transactions and regulatory compliance, corporate transactions and/or restructures, international tax and tax compliance work, including voluntary disclosure and disputes.
He also has significant experience from an exchange control perspective in relation to cross border transactions and ownership of crypto assets.
Career
Andrew is widely recognised as being commercial and innovative when attempting to solve client problems. He also has good relationships with various regulators where interactions are necessary.
Andrew has many years of experience and has done a range of corporate and international structures for parties. He is knowledgeable about the regulatory context in which South African deals are implemented as well as the considerations applicable to optimising the position of international investors.
Education
University of the Witwatersrand
BA LLB
University of the Witwatersrand
Masters in Tax
University of Johannesburg
Diploma in Capital Gains Tax
University of the Witwatersrand
Diploma in Mining Law
Awards
Tax, 2018-2024
Chambers and Partners in South Africa
Tax, 2019-2025
The Best Lawyers in South Africa
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Global Guide
Tax - South Africa
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Andrew Wellsted of OWP Partners is experienced across a broad expanse of tax law matters, covering corporate restructurings, transactions, fund establishment and empowerment adjustments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Andrew is an exceptional legal and tax adviser. His technical expertise is complemented by a deep understanding of business realities, which makes his advice both practical and strategic.
TaxChambers Global GuideAndrew Wellsted has a unique ability to see things that are outside the box. In other words, he is a lateral thinker who finds unique solutions.
TaxChambers Global GuideHe is highly responsive, thoughtful in his approach and always willing to engage proactively on complex matters.
TaxChambers Global GuideHe is very experienced, never gives up and always provides solutions.
TaxChambers Global Guide
Ranked Individuals at OWP Partners (1)
South Africa
Andrew Wellsted
Tax
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