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Our litigation and arbitration group specialises in complex, multi-jurisdictional, commercial, regulatory and constitutional disputes. They provide advice to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and government entities. The group has considerable practical experience in advising on international law, including customary international law, international agreements (such as bilateral investment treaties), international trade, nonbinding international guidelines (such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinationals) and all aspects of investor-state arbitration. In addition, they regularly assist their clients in their dealings with governments, organs of state and public bodies, including in relation to public procurement. This includes providing advice on access to information, administrative decision-making processes and ensuring adherence to best practice and compliance with the Constitution as well as other legislation.

Contacts: Priyesh Daya, Partner ([email protected]) and Sarah McKenzie, Partner ([email protected]).

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What the Team is Known For

One of South Africa's legal powerhouses, Webber Wentzel houses a broad disputes practice that excels in commercial matters as well as constitutional and public law litigation. The firm's examples of truly ground-breaking work include cases involving class actions, government broadcasting and tax policy. The group handles commercial disputes across a range of industries, including construction, media, healthcare, financial services and mining, with a number of sector-specific investment fund clients. Its cross-border work rounds off the firm's abilities, with considerable experience handling disputes touching on the African continent and further afield, including international arbitration.

Work Highlights

  • Webber Wentzel represented Delta Property Fund in proceedings at the Johannesburg High Court against three of its former executives.

Strengths

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The team provides strategic analysis and thoroughness. No stone is left unturned.

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The firm has experienced lawyers, the juniors are well guided and the partners are experienced in their specific fields.

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The Webber Wentzel team is professional, diligent, collaborative and detail-oriented.

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The team has the ability to break down complex matters to sizeable and understandable portions for laymen to understand.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stuart McCafferty
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Stuart McCafferty
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Senior Statespeople
Stuart McCafferty is a long-standing lawyer in the South African disputes market with a notable reputation for his handling of litigation and arbitration suits, as well as class actions. Product liability is an area of particular strength, in addition to commercial and contractual disputes. He currently serves as a consultant in the Johannesburg office.
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Trevor Versfeld
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Trevor Versfeld
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Trevor Versfeld is exceptionally well regarded in the arbitration and litigation space. He acts for a range of high-profile clients in the banking, financial services and construction sectors, among others. He is routinely engaged by international clients and on mandates involving international parties, with expertise spanning commercial and contractual issues, as well as those related to fraud allegations.

Trevor Versfeld is a good lawyer who understands the law and is always on top of the matter. He manages his team well.

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Nick Alp
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Nick Alp
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Band 2

Nick Alp is notably recognised for his work on class action disputes, in addition to single-plaintiff litigation and arbitration. His broad practice encompasses white-collar crime, as well as commercial disputes.

He is very smart, communicates well with his clients and pays attention to details.

Nick Alp is our go-to lawyer for class actions in South Africa. He is incredibly experienced, straightforward and strategic.

He has a sensible and practical view on things and he gets into the details of each case. He is very detail-oriented and realistic in the way he practises.

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Dario Milo
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Dario Milo
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Band 3

Dario Milo operates a practice focused on media and telecommunications from the firm's Johannesburg office. He regularly handles cases relating to defamation and media freedom, professional liability and employment disputes, among other issues.

Dario Milo is an excellent litigation attorney.

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Vlad Movshovich
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Vlad Movshovich
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Band 3

Vlad Movshovich has a broad disputes practice that sees him advocate in domestic and international arbitration proceedings on contractual and asset recovery disputes, among others.

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Priyesh Daya
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Priyesh Daya
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Band 4
Priyesh Daya operates an impressive disputes practice, which encompasses various contractual disputes, as well as constitutional and white-collar cases. He represents a number of banking institutions.
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Sarah McKenzie
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Sarah McKenzie
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Band 5
Sarah McKenzie has developed a notable practice working on commercial litigation and arbitration matters. She has particular experience in the energy, IT and mining sectors.

Sarah is an excellent lawyer, adept at setting the strategic objectives of the team, and diligent in the pursuit of set objectives.

Sarah McKenzie is legally skilled and able to leverage her commercial acumen to support our argument. She provides high levels of customer service.

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Stuart McCafferty
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Stuart McCafferty
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Senior Statespeople
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Trevor Versfeld
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Trevor Versfeld
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Band 1
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Nick Alp
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Nick Alp
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Band 2
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Dario Milo
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Dario Milo
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Band 3
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Vlad Movshovich
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Vlad Movshovich
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Band 3
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Priyesh Daya
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Priyesh Daya
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Sarah McKenzie
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Sarah McKenzie
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Band 5
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