Private Wealth Law - South Africa
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Werksmans' main USP is that they are very easy to get hold of, and they are also very technical yet nimble in their approach.
They are commercially focused, attentive to client needs and very responsive.
They have a very deep understanding of the practice area, and they are very collaborative, responsive and client-focused.
Werksmans is the premium private client practice in South Africa. They offer a broad spectrum of advice from trusts to succession, asset planning and restructuring.
They are very reliable, client-focused and very flexible.
Notable practitioners
Doelie Lessing has a broad range of expertise in tax law. She regularly advises high net worth clients and their businesses on domestic and international tax, trust and estate planning.
Doelie is very pragmatic, highly knowledgeable and very strong in her communication.
Working with Doelie is a pleasure. She responds in a timely fashion, and her communication is efficient and good.
Michael Honiball continues to receive praise for his expert handling of private client work for high net worth individuals and families, and is highly adept at dealing with complex international tax issues.
Michael is very personable and approachable. He is the gold standard for client service.
Michael is a true thought leader and industry expert. He is extremely thorough, practical and very commercial in his outlook.
Michael is not only able to advice on South African tax issues, but he also has a detailed understanding of the tax in a number of other jurisdictions, which allows him to provide holistic and meaningful advice.
Erich Bell is a trusts expert. He routinely advises on settling and restructuring offshore trusts, and on their tax implications.
Erich Bell is very commercially focused, has a great set of skills and is very pragmatic.
Erich Bell is my go-to. He is super responsive, accessible and very technical in his advice, while also being very easy to deal with.
Erich is very proactive, client-focused and very on the ball.
