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This section focuses on transactional private equity matters such as buyouts and the merger or reorganisation of private equity houses. Advice on regulatory issues and representation before the relevant regulatory bodies is also relevant. The section gives greatest credit to the representation of asset managers, but also covers the representation of institutional investors and regulators. Law firms should be able to demonstrate that private equity work is a specific focus rather than an incidental feature of a broader corporate/M&A practice. Fund formation work is also relevant.

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Band 1

  1. Bowmans
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    Bowmans
    Private Equity
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Bowmans is renowned for its bench of skilled private equity lawyers, offering experience covering fund formation as well as 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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  2. Webber Wentzel
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    Webber Wentzel
    Private Equity
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 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 which includes investment funds and asset management firms, and has a solid offering in BEE transactions.

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Band 2

  1. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    Private Equity
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 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 Africa.

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  2. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
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    Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
    Private Equity
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 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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  3. Werksmans Attorneys
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    Werksmans Attorneys
    Private Equity
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Werksmans Attorneys hosts a sizeable private equity team with a well-established reputation. The team is experienced across a variety of private equity mandates, including shareholder agreements, fund management and structuring.

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