About

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Our legal and tax experts have a practical understanding of the TMT sector. We offer our clients the full suite of multidisciplinary services, including telecommunications regulatory, M&A, IP, media & entertainment, broadcasting, technology, tax. exchange control, data protection, employment and benefits, dispute resolution, information law, consumer protection, competition, trade and investment, ESG, and black economic empowerment advice. This also includes assisting our clients to navigate the often-complex interaction of laws including those relating to telecommunications regulation, privacy, consumer rights, financial regulatory issues and payment systems. We work with businesses accessing large, new consumer bases in Africa through mobile devices. We guide our clients on all legal issues across a wide range of new technological developments such as fintech, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies, blockchain initiatives, robotics and AI. We support our clients across the African continent: we do this independently or working alongside our established and integrated network of alliance and key relationship firms. Our teams work with the client's advisory teams, other professionals within the firm, Africa-in country counsel, and the various deal parties to ensure issues are addressed and resolved in an appropriate and timely fashion.

Contacts: Leanne Mostert (l[email protected]) and Thapelo Thekiso (t[email protected])

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What the Team is Known For

Webber Wentzel is a well-regarded South African law firm which frequently works on African TMT matters, both independently and in collaboration with its international alliance partner, Linklaters. It provides counsel on a range of communications mandates across the continent and particularly those arising in sub-Saharan Africa and anglophone jurisdictions. The team is active providing counsel on acquisitions and commercial agreements in the sector, with further expertise in advising on regulations and competition commission investigations.

Work Highlights

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  • Webber Wentzel advised N. Harris Computer Corporation on its acquisition of South African company Internet Filing Ltd.

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Grealy
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Peter Grealy
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Johannesburg-based Peter Grealy advises clients on regulatory telecoms matters across numerous jurisdictions in Africa. He is also highly regarded for his experience in broadcasting and data protection matters.

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Peter Grealy
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Peter Grealy
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