Global Guide 2026 : South Africa
Ranked Individuals
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Webber Wentzel is widely recognised for its strength and depth in private equity, covering acquisitions, disposals and fund formation. The firm maintains an impressive client following which includes investment funds and asset management firms, and has a solid offering in BEE transactions.
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Webber Wentzel advised Actis on the disposal of the entire issued share capital of Octotel.
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Webber Wentzel offers a strong private equity practice with deep experience.
Webber Wentzel gives incredibly quick responses and knowledge is embedded within the organisation. We have access to everything we need, in particular within complex transactions.
Webber Wentzel provides extremely high levels of diligence, responsiveness and quality of advice.
Webber Wentzel is responsive and offers super high-quality work. The firm really prioritises us and our transaction and its team is hugely efficient.
Webber Wentzel is excellent at understanding commercial issues and advising on complicated, unique circumstances that are not easily solvable.
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Sally Hutton is super responsive and commercial. She really helps us through the commercial issues and she is a great negotiator.
I think Sally Hutton is without question the standout private equity lawyer in this country.
Andrew Westwood has a strong reputation in the South African private equity market for his particular experience in venture capital transactions.
Andrew Westwood is a good, technical lawyer who is pleasant to work with.
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