LAWYER PROFILE

Glenn Penfold

Global 2026

Webber Wentzel

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Administrative & Public Law

South Africa

7 years ranked

Public Procurement

South Africa

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Glenn specialises in constitutional and administrative law and advises on a wide array of issues in this area, including fundamental rights, public decision-making, public procurement, public finance management and access to information. He advises on regulatory matters in a variety of industries, including electricity and energy, transport, healthcare, petroleum, communications, education, gambling and utilities. Glenn has written on constitutional litigation, public procurement, administrative justice, access to information and freedom of expression. He is also a Visiting Adjunct Professor in the Law School of the University of the Witwatersrand.

Career

Glenn's qualifications include:

PhD, University of the Witwatersrand, 2020

LLM (Public International Law), University of Cambridge, 1999

LLB (cum laude), University of the Witwatersrand, 1995

BA (cum laude), University of the Witwatersrand, 1993

Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Administrative & Public Law - South Africa

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Glenn Penfold holds a wealth of experience across the space, including an extensive track record in public procurement, licensing and administrative reviews. He acts for a range of governmental and parastatal bodies in South Africa and further afield, as well as professional associations and companies in the transportation and telecommunications industries.

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Public Procurement - South Africa

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Strengths

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Glenn Penfold is the best public law attorney I have had the pleasure of working with. His knowledge is formidable, his insight admirable and his human engagement exceptional.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Global Guide
Glenn is really composed and very clever.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Global Guide
He is a highly skilled and knowledgeable public lawyer with the ability to simplify complex legal matters. He listens, understands and works to achieve the best outcome for clients.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Global Guide