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Werksmans Attorneys

Media & Broadcasting

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa


Werksmans Attorneys

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About

Provided by Werksmans Attorneys

Werksmans' media and broadcasting lawyers are geared to handle the challenges posed by this ever-evolving fast paced sector.

Team members regularly represent clients before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee responsible for the media and communications sector. We assist clients in their dealings with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa; the advertising authorities; the competition authorities; and the civil courts both in South Africa and beyond.

Other services include advising on the licensing and regulation of the electronic communications sector (including radio frequency spectrum); advising on the publication of content (hard copy and electronic media); advertising law; lottery, gambling and competition law; administrative and constitutional law; dispute resolution and litigation services; and a full range of commercial services related to the sector, including due diligence investigations and the drafting of agreements.

We also provide advice to local and international clients such as leading commercial broadcasters across Africa; electronic communications services (voice and data) and network providers; print media and online publishers (newspapers and magazines); a diverse range of companies providing information and communication technology (ICT) services, software and hardware; and advertising agencies.

Chambers Review

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Media & Broadcasting - South Africa

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Werksmans Attorneys has a well-established media and communication practice with leading expertise across a broad array of regulatory and compliance matters in the broadcasting space. The law firm possesses extensive experience assisting significant African broadcasters and media companies in South Africa and across the Sub-Saharan region. It has a noteworthy track record of representing clients in licences and consumer protection issues.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • This is an area that is very specialised and can be very technical and Werksmans Attorneys' team handles it well. The team is very vigorous and robust.

    Media & Broadcasting respondentGlobal
  • Werksmans Attorneys' breadth is a real strength. The team is very easy to engage with and willing to help us.

    Media & Broadcasting respondentGlobal
  • Werksmans Attorneys is excellent, meticulous and very efficient. It really produces high-quality and utterly reliable work.

    Media & Broadcasting respondentGlobal
  • The law firm has broad and extensive knowledge and understanding of the market which is crucial.

    Media & Broadcasting respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Wendy Rosenberg
    Band 1Wendy Rosenberg

    Wendy Rosenberg

    Head of department Wendy Rosenberg is often sought out for her exhaustive knowledge of the area's regulatory regime. She also has considerable experience in licences and copyright matters.
    • Wendy Rosenberg is a broadcast specialist and one of the very best broadcasting lawyers. She is a true expert.

      Media & Broadcasting respondentGlobal
    • Wendy Rosenberg is well respected and it's a joy to work with her.

      Media & Broadcasting respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Tebogo Sibidla
    Band 3Tebogo Sibidla

    Tebogo Sibidla

    Tebogo Sibidla is an experienced media and communications regulatory lawyer. She often represents broadcasting clients in disputes and data protection issues.

    • Tebogo Sibidla is very good at understanding the cross-border aspects of matters.

      Media & Broadcasting respondentGlobal

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