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Webber Wentzel

IT & Telecommunications

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa

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Webber Wentzel

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We advise both vendors and customers regarding all technology and telecommunications related matters and transactions. In addition to being listed as leading lawyers in publications of global legal rankings, we are regularly interviewed and quoted in local and international media, speak at conferences, write articles for business law journals and teach at tertiary institutions - all on issues related to information law and data protection. We consider our TMT team to be unique in this country due to (a) several of our lawyers having held in-house legal positions within leading global TMT companies; (b) our collaboration with other experts in our firm to fully service our clients' full  requirements; and (c) our commitment to and engagement with the innovation ecosystem in South Africa. Our established relationships with regulators, banks, insurers, funds and infrastructure and service providers mean that we understand and can help navigate the issues that affect every area of the financial technology ecosystem. With significant depth of experience, we are uniquely positioned as a “one-stop” shop for clients pursuing strategic transactions and new products and services in the Fintech space.

Contacts: Peter Grealy, Partner ([email protected]) and Leanne Mostert, Partner ([email protected]).

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IT & Telecommunications - South Africa

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Webber Wentzel is highly regarded for its ability to handle significant regulatory and licensing issues in the telecoms space, with additional expertise in contentious matters. The law firm offers leading experience in the technology sector, with acknowledged proficiency in outsourcing transactions, corporate governance, fintech financing arrangements and data protection. The team has also been instructed to advise on major transactions involving telecoms and technology players, with the support of its leading corporate practice group to draw upon. It acts for an impressive range of clients in the sector, including operators and service providers, as well as financial institutions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Webber Wentzel assisted Actis with its 100% acquisition of Swiftnet.

Strengths

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  • Webber Wentzel has an excellent team and a great understanding of the field. The firm takes the time to understand our issues and deliver practical solutions.

    IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal

  • Webber Wentzel has a wealth of experience and knowledge and the ability to simply apply the law to the practical business requirements and assist with solutions to achieve business objectives.

    IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal

  • Webber Wentzel's team is very versatile, flexible and provides us with great legal advice.

    IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Livia Dyer
    Livia Dyer

    Livia Dyer

    Livia Dyer is regularly sought out by South African and international clients for her counsel on the jurisdiction's telecoms regulatory regime, including licensing. She is additionally instructed to advise on transactions in the space.
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  • Peter Grealy
    Peter Grealy

    Peter Grealy

    Peter Grealy acts for a number of the jurisdiction's most significant telecoms companies. He advises on litigation, regulatory issues and commercial transactions, with notable expertise concerning data protection.

    • Peter Grealy is an excellent lawyer.

      IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal

    • Peter Grealy is able to pull together all the relevant experts that are needed and has great coordination of his team.

      IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal

    • He is very experienced and well respected in the market.

      IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal
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  • Christoff Pienaar
    Christoff Pienaar

    Christoff Pienaar

    Christoff Pienaar has wide-ranging IT experience. Acting from the Cape Town office, his practice covers investment transactions and outsourcing mandates.

    • Christoff Pienaar has a thriving M&A practice within the IT space.

      IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal

    • Clients love Christoff Pienaar, he is very affable. He's able to negotiate well and he holds the client's hand through the transaction.

      IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal
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  • Karl Blom
    Karl Blom

    Karl Blom

    Karl Blom plays a key role in the practice, acting for high-profile clients in the telecoms and IT sectors. His work spans transactions, software and service agreements, regulatory advice and data protection.

    • Karl Blom is a very talented and sharp lawyer.

      IT & Telecommunications respondentGlobal
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