Webber Wentzel, Tax | Chambers Global Profile

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Provided by Webber Wentzel

Webber Wentzel has arguably the market leading premier tax advisory offering in South Africa, with an integrated and multi-skilled team of experts (comprising both lawyers and accountants) who work closely with other practice areas to bring our clients bespoke solutions to complex problems in a way which displays commercial acumen and insight. We track actual and anticipated changes to tax laws across the globe to ensure that our clients are well placed to manage these and we actively engage in lobbying and submitting valuable input on tax-related legislative changes.The tax team is best known for its abilities in the areas of Corporate Tax (including M&A and private equity related work), Fund Formation and International Tax and Tax Dispute Resolution. The team represents the industry body for private equity, namely SAVCA, in responding to all tax legislative developments affecting the industry. Our Africa Tax practitioners form part of this team and make use of an extensive best friend's network across the African continent to advice on investments in Africa.

Contact: Brian Dennehy, Director ([email protected]) and Cor Kraamwinkel, Partner ([email protected]).

Chambers Review

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Tax - South Africa

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Webber Wentzel is a distinguished South African law firm with a leading tax practice that is well equipped to handle both domestic and cross-border matters. The group offers expertise in exchange control structuring and tax dispute resolution. It provides an integrated offering to clients, with an emphasis on cross-department collaboration. The firm has in-depth knowledge spanning the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious tax, garnering notable recognition for its skill in handling private equity and M&A-related matters. It is often retained by noteworthy clients based across Africa, particularly in the finance and natural resources sectors.

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Work Highlights

Webber Wentzel advised MultiChoice on the tax aspects of the establishment of a joint venture with NBCUniversal Media and Sky.

Strengths

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The lawyers at Webber Wentzel have a wide range of skills and a deep understanding of tax law, making them well equipped to handle any challenge.

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Global

The firm's service and responsiveness is outstanding. They are always quick to respond and go above and beyond to make sure clients are taken care of.

Tax respondent
Global

I can always rely on the team at Webber Wentzel to deal with difficult transactions.

Tax respondent
Global

The lawyers at Webber Wentzel have a wide range of skills and a deep understanding of tax law, making them well equipped to handle any challenge.

Tax respondent
Global

The firm's service and responsiveness is outstanding. They are always quick to respond and go above and beyond to make sure clients are taken care of.

Tax respondent
Global

I can always rely on the team at Webber Wentzel to deal with difficult transactions.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Anne Bennett

Band 1

Anne Bennett is a distinguished figure in the South African market and continues to be regularly engaged by multinationals on major cross-border transactions.

Anne Bennett is a leader in the field of tax law.

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Brian Dennehy

Band 1

Brian Dennehy is a dedicated corporate tax adviser whose practice covers a suite of matters including M&A and corporate reorganisations. He particularly impresses for his experience of private equity buyout transactions, black economic empowerment transactions and fund formation.

Brian Dennehy always brings a fresh perspective on transactions and is very clear in his advice.

Brian Dennehy is a competent and highly experienced professional who always applies commerciality to solutions.

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Craig Miller

Band 2

Craig Miller is an experienced tax expert with an impressive client portfolio of prominent names in the financial, pharmaceutical and hospitality sectors.

Craig Miller understands the legal, tax and accountancy aspects of a matter.

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Graham Viljoen

Band 2

Graham Viljoen provides advice and guidance on a range of corporate tax matters, including major cross-border M&A deals. He is a particularly strong choice for private equity-related transactions, providing tax advice on portfolio expansion and investments.

Graham Viljoen is very solutions-oriented.

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Nina Keyser

Band 3

Nina Keyser has extensive contentious tax experience that encompasses audits and investigations, and she is often engaged by major corporations in the mining, agribusiness and manufacturing sectors. Based in Cape Town, she is frequently sought out to advise on tax disputes with the South African Revenue Service.

Nina Keyser has an exceptional commercial awareness that contributes to the fantastic level of service that she consistently delivers.

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