OWP Partners

OWP Partners is a leading corporate law and tax firm in South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of legal services to a diverse clientele, including corporates, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals. They are known for deep expertise in key practice areas such as Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial Law, Disputes, Employment & Labour, Exchange Control, Financial Services & Regulatory, Funds & Private Equity and Tax.

OWP's managing partners are Andrew Wellsted, Milton Osborn and Nicole Paulsen. Their extended practice teams include a further four directors, three associates, two candidate attorneys and one consultant.

Banking & Finance advises banks, credit funds, and corporations on a wide range of matters, including asset finance, acquisition finance, bank lending, cross-border transactions, debt restructuring and project finance.

Corporate & Commercial provides strategic legal counsel encompassing M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, joint ventures and commercial agreements.

Disputes focuses on resolving contractual, tax, employment and regulatory disputes, leaning on their extensive transactional expertise.

Employment & Labour covers all aspects of employment and labour law, including employment contracts, disputes, workplace health and safety and employee benefits.

Exchange Control assists businesses and individuals with a wide range of exchange control matters, including liaising with regulatory authorities and advising on optimal transaction structures.

Financial Services & Regulatory supports financial service providers with navigating the complex regulatory landscape, including licensing requirements, compliance measures and risk mitigation strategies.

Funds & Private Equity specialises in providing comprehensive assistance to both local and global clients in various aspects of fund establishment, management, and investment.

Tax provides customised tax solutions for individuals, companies, and investors, addressing a wide range of tax matters, including mergers & acquisitions, international tax, and estate planning.