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Private Equity | Global

South Africa

The Private Equity 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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Baker McKenzie
Private Equity
2025 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked
Baker McKenzie's Johannesburg-based team combines local knowledge and the firm's global reach to advise clients on a range of private equity and venture capital transactions across the African continent.
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Bowmans
Private Equity
2025 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked
Bowmans is renowned for its bench of skilled private equity lawyers, offering experience covering fund formation and transactions. The law firm often assists PE funds with investments in the technology and financial services industries across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Private Equity
2025 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr offers a well-reputed team, known for representing private equity clients in major transactions. The firm often assists clients with transactions in the healthcare and technology sectors, acting on both domestic and cross-border investments.
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Webber Wentzel
Private Equity
2025 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked
Webber Wentzel is widely recognised for its strength and depth in private equity, covering acquisitions, disposals and fund formation. The firm maintains an impressive client following, including investment funds and asset management firms, and has a solid offering in BEE transactions.
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