LAWYER PROFILE

Johannes Gouws

Global 2026

DLA Piper South Africa Services (Pty) Ltd

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

South Africa

17 years ranked

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A - South Africa

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Johannes Gouws is particularly renowned for his experience leading complex cross-border M&A deals. As well as acting as the firm's South Africa managing partner, he is engaged by clients hailing from a range of industries, including financial services and consumer products.

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Strengths

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Johannes Gouws is very commercial, and frank in his feedback. I think the fact he's done quite a lot of deals in that space and is knowledgeable about what he wants to do is a real strength.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
I would recommend Johannes Gouws to absolutely anyone. He is really the consummate professional with how he engages with clients and with counterparties.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
Johannes Gouws does an amazing job of guiding us through the transactions.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
He is a great practical and solution-driven lawyer.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide