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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Senior Statespeople

  1. Johann Scholtz
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    Johann Scholtz
    Webber Wentzel
    Webber Wentzel | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 17 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.

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Band 1

  1. Angela Itzikowitz
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    Angela Itzikowitz
    ENS
    ENS | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 1 | 14 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
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 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

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    Desiree Reddy
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 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.
  2. Kirsten Kern
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    Kirsten Kern
    Bowmans
    Bowmans | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

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