LAWYER PROFILE

Elliott Wood

Global 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity - South Africa

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Elliott Wood is very active in the private equity space, typically advising investment funds on share purchase transactions.

Corporate/M&A - South Africa

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Elliott Wood maintains a broad corporate and finance practice, including regular instructions on M&A and share subscriptions. He is notably active advising clients in the mining sector.

Strengths

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  • Elliott Wood has a great demeanour in terms of how he engages with the other side. He has a friendly approach and is very astute and we've been very impressed with the services he's provided to us.

    Private EquityChambers Global Guide
  • Elliott sets himself apart through his commercial excellence. He is able to take complex engagements and simplify them while achieving our commercial requirements and protecting our interests.

    Private EquityChambers Global Guide
  • Elliott Wood is deeply experienced. He is very good at getting to the crux of the matter and understanding what we want to achieve from the commercial perspective as well as legal follow-ups.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
  • He is personable, pragmatic, commercial and tries to get the deal done.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Werksmans Attorneys (40)

South Africa

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