IT & Telecommunications | Global

Bowmans has a distinguished practice group with leading expertise across a wide range of IT and telecommunications matters. The team is widely respected for its aptitude for M&A in this sector, with significant experience advising clients on the regulatory aspects of transactions. The firm is renowned for its work with internet service providers, financial institutions and telecoms operators, with major clients drawn from across the African continent in addition to its deep client base of South African companies. It is further praised for its track record advising on the construction of data centres, transitional services and commercial arrangements, as well as integrated IT services, with notable knowledge relating to spectrum and network sharing. Bowmans is also active on mandates relating to fintech.

Webber Wentzel is highly regarded for its ability to handle significant regulatory and licensing issues in the telecommunications space, with additional expertise in contentious matters. The firm offers leading experience in the technology sector, with acknowledged proficiency in outsourcing transactions, corporate governance, fintech financing arrangements and data protection. The team has also been instructed to advise on major transactions involving telecoms and technology players, with the support of its leading corporate practice group to draw upon. It acts for an impressive range of clients in the sector, including operators and service providers, as well as financial institutions.

Werksmans Attorneys has considerable experience advising clients in the technology sector on data protection mandates. In addition, the team advises on agreements related to the development of new products within the banking sector. The team has also been instructed to advise on corporate transactions and disputes involving telecommunications companies.