Ranking tables

Banking & Finance: Regulatory | Global

South Africa

The Banking & Finance: Regulatory rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across South Africa.

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Band 1

  1. Angela Itzikowitz
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    Angela Itzikowitz
    ENS
    ENS | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Angela Itzikowitz maintains her reputation as one of South Africa's pre-eminent regulatory banking lawyers. Her broad expertise includes electronic payment issues, derivatives, insurance regulation, AML and securitisation.
  2. Dawid de Villiers
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    Dawid de Villiers
    Webber Wentzel
    Webber Wentzel | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Dawid de Villiers is a well-regarded banking regulatory specialist. He is instructed by numerous clients from the financial services industry in relation to digital platforms and e-payment solutions, asset transfers and derivatives transactions.
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Band 2

  1. Bridget King
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    Bridget King
    DLA Piper South Africa Services (Pty) Ltd
    DLA Piper South Africa Services (Pty) Ltd | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked

    Bridget King is an accomplished lawyer who acts for a broad range of international and domestic banks, as well as other financial institutions and corporations. She provides advice pertaining to financial services regulatory and securities financing transactions. She also exhibits impressive activity related to derivatives.

  2. Johann Scholtz
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    Johann Scholtz
    Webber Wentzel
    Webber Wentzel | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Johann Scholtz holds significant expertise in the field of banking and financial services regulation. He is based in Johannesburg, and his particular areas of expertise include derivatives.
  3. Kirsten Kern
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    Kirsten Kern
    Bowmans
    Bowmans | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Kirsten Kern is a well-reputed lawyer who offers solid expertise is handling regulatory mandates for financial services providers. She is particularly well placed to assist fintech clients.

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Up and Coming

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    Desiree Reddy
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Desiree Reddy is a key member of Norton Rose Fulbright's financial services and regulation team, specialising in regulatory compliance. She has notable experience representing clients in FSCA investigations.