Cox Yeats

Cox Yeats is a leading South African law firm, founded in 1964, with offices in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Over the past six decades, the firm has built a reputation for providing high-quality legal advice, strategically tailored to meet clients' specific requirements. With a unique structure, Cox Yeats has become known for its ability to foster meaningful, long-term relationships with clients, helping businesses navigate the complexities of the South African legal landscape.

Firm History

Founded by Graham Cox in 1964, Cox Yeats quickly grew to prominence with the addition of Jeremy Yeats as a partner in 1967. Their partnership, built on a foundation of legal excellence and astute business sense, has shaped the firm into one of South Africa’s most respected legal institutions. The firm has continuously set industry benchmarks, drawing on its proud history to provide innovative counsel while maintaining a commitment to excellence.

Our Approach to Client Engagement

The firm’s structure allows for close collaboration between clients and professionals, ensuring that the legal advice provided is tailored to meet the strategic objectives of the client’s business. Cox Yeats' partners operate with a significant level of independence while remaining connected to a network of experts. This approach fosters a personalised, hands-on experience for clients, where the legal team understands their business and goals, offering proactive solutions and practical advice.

The firm has always prioritised attracting and retaining the best legal talent in South Africa. Our professionals are recognised leaders in their fields and bring a diverse array of expertise to our clients. Many of our lawyers have been with the firm for over a decade and have been acknowledged for their contributions on both the national and international stages. The team’s collective knowledge and creativity ensure that clients receive the highest standard of legal service, underpinned by practical insight and legal innovation.

Expertise & Diversity

Cox Yeats provides a broad range of legal services across various industries, driven by expertise in numerous disciplines. When you choose Cox Yeats as your legal partner, you gain access to:

• Top Legal Talent: Our lawyers are experts in their fields, whether working independently or collaborating with colleagues across different specialisations.
• Efficient Solutions: We approach each legal matter with an eye on the broader strategic picture, delivering cost-effective, resourceful solutions to meet our clients’ needs.
• Comprehensive Service Portfolio: We provide integrated legal solutions across a variety of sectors, including business law, competition law, construction and infrastructure law, maritime law, property law, intellectual property, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and more.

For more information about our services, please visit www.coxyeats.co.za