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ENS

IT & Telecommunications

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa


ENS

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About

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In a world where every business is technological, digital and data-driven, ENSafrica is able to provide you with a complete, quality solution to your TMT legal requirements.

Our dedicated TMT team has a diverse combination of specialist international skills, experiences and backgrounds, with the result that each of our lawyers is able to view our client's situation from a different vantage point. This means that we can provide them with a multi-faceted, comprehensive offering.

Our key differentiator is our understanding and knowledge of business challenges and intricacies in the TMT industry. This enables us to provide practical advice to both TMT service providers and customers, as we shape our services to meet their precise needs.

We have worked with a wide range of domestic and multi-national companies, governments and investors in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, and we are often called on to advise at the top end of the market regarding matters that are complex, high-profile, technical and innovative.

Recent work highlights:

  • Largest African transaction with Microsoft, which included migration onto the Microsoft Azure platform by a major South African bank.
  • E-business solutions for Vodacom South Africa, factoring in the parent company’s standards, international data privacy laws and third party contracts.
  • IBM enterprise licence and services agreement negotiated and concluded for a major South African bank.



Chambers Review

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IT & Telecommunications - South Africa

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

ENS is a well-known law firm with a growing presence in the IT and telecommunications space in South Africa. Its client roster features mobile network operators, public bodies and government parastatals, banking institutions and financial service providers, among others. The team is experienced handling high-value outsourcing transactions and service agreements, with strong expertise in technology partnerships, data privacy and online payment systems, as well as in the sector's regulatory regime.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • ENS advised Progressive Tech Holdings on development of the API platform Chenosis, covering regulatory compliance, commercial structuring, data privacy and governance issues.

Strengths

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  • ENS has a very good knowledge of privacy and data regulation. The work is always done within time, to a high standard.

    IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal
  • ENS is a great bridge for business as the firm understands a company's environment and does not just provide academic feedback. The advice is realistic, holistic and tailored to our environment.

    IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal
  • The ENS team has deep business and commercial acumen. The team helps you drive business objectives whilst managing the legal side appropriately.

    IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal
  • ENS has extensive knowledge and expertise with a sound understanding of our industry, business and company.

    IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal
  • The ENS team is thorough, up to date with legislation and best practices as well as being very responsive on matters. The team is very knowledgeable and very much hands-on.

    IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Ridwaan Boda
    Band 2Ridwaan Boda

    Ridwaan Boda

    Head of department Ridwaan Boda provides counsel on IT development and service agreements, including outsourcing transactions, as well as data privacy and technology partnerships.
    • Ridwaan Boda works at a high standard and always makes himself available.

      IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal
    • I absolutely love that Ridwaan Boda is on top of, or even ahead of, the changes in the market. He's proactive, knows what's coming and prepares for it.

      IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal
    • He is a knowledgeable legal expert and his commercial acumen is unmatched in the space.

      IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal

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