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Webber Wentzel

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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Webber Wentzel

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Provided by Webber Wentzel

We understand the complexity of the environment and we provide a holistic and project-managed offering to ensure your deal is executed within the required timeline. We work with global, regional and national investors, offering a comprehensive range of legal and tax advisory services throughout Africa. Our clients include leading private equity houses, fund managers, investment firms, banks and financial institutions. We aim to provide the simplest and most cost-effective solution to client problems, whether on the fund formation side or in the deal environment, where we seek to marry the most efficient exit for the seller with the most efficient means of entry for the buyer, to get the deal across the line.

Our expert advice covers the entire lifecycle, from fund formation to transactional (M&A), tax, exchange control, restructuring, financing, projects and more. 

Where our clients need advice across borders we work with our alliance partner, Linklaters, and relationship firms in Africa to offer seamless support of world class industry experts wherever you do business.

Contacts: Safiyya Patel, Partner ([email protected]) and Nicole Paige, Partner ([email protected]).

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Africa-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Well-known South African law firm Webber Wentzel is noted for its presence on cross-border mandates in sub-Saharan Africa. The firm possesses a strong knowledge base, regularly acting for clients in the oil and gas, mining and manufacturing industries. The firm is particularly commended for its role advising international and African VC and PE funds on their transactional activity. Webber Wentzel possesses additional reach and resources through its alliance with Linklaters, in addition to maintaining close relationships with a number of top-tier law firms in other African jurisdictions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Webber Wentzel advised Access Bank on its acquisition of Bidvest Bank for ZAR2.8 billion.

Strengths

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  • Webber Wentzel is so responsive and provides high quality work. They have worked with us for many years so there is a huge amount of trust.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

  • Webber Wentzel is really punctual and their advice is strategic.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sally Hutton
    Sally Hutton

    Sally Hutton

    Johannesburg-based Sally Hutton is noted as a leading figure in the South African private equity space and is increasingly active assisting asset managers with acquisitions in other parts of Africa.

    • Sally is super-responsive and really helps you think through the commercial issues. When it comes to negotiating, having her in your corner is a strong place to be.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal
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