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ENS

Real Estate

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa

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    Property transactions in Africa and beyond have become increasingly complex and advanced as a result of changes in legislation, multi-party foreign investment and cross-border sales and purchases.

    ENSafrica’s dedicated property and real estate team is able to respond effectively to these challenges due to our extensive experience in advising on property developments and projects, including resort building, land restitution claims, mining villages, oil, energy projects, water projects, student accommodation and contractual issues.

    Several of our lawyers have worked together as a team for more than 15 years and our clients, many of whom are long-standing, recognise that we are dedicated to providing practical and commercial advice which is always solution-driven. 

    We handle a wide variety of real estate transactions and our strong track record of working on some of the most high-profile and innovative real estate matters allows us to bring solutions that add value at all stages of property investments and development transactions.

    Our clients represent a broad range of industries, including the public and private sector, energy and natural resources, hospitality and leisure, property developers, banks and other financial services.

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Real Estate - South Africa

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
ENS boasts a notable real estate department with a strong team of experienced lawyers who are well versed in handling general real estate issues as well as those related to the commercial, industrial, residential and retail sectors. The firm demonstrates particular adeptness handling real estate financing matters. The team services an array of domestic and international clients, including banks, investment institutions and REITs, as well as manufacturers, community associations and nature reserves. The practice benefits from the firm's commercial strength, frequently acting on the real estate components of significant commercial transactions.
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Work Highlights

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  • ENS advised Estate Holdings Proprietary on the USD14 million acquisition of a game lodge and properties in South Africa.

Strengths

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  • ENS is very efficient and plays close attention to detail.

    Real Estate respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Bembridge
    Andrew Bembridge

    Andrew Bembridge

    Andrew Bembridge is a recognised authority in the real estate market. The breadth and depth of his experience cover transactions, as well as land rights and administrative law issues. Based in Johannesburg, he continues to lead the firm's real estate department.

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  • Len Vorster
    Len Vorster

    Len Vorster

    Len Vorster is particularly active assisting banks and corporate clients with their long-term lease agreements and commercial transactions. He has further experience of zoning and urban development.

    • Len Vorster is very hands on at any given point. He is also appraised of what is going on in every transaction.

      Real Estate respondentGlobal
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