Ranking tables

Public Procurement | Global

South Africa

This section covers lawyers and law firms advising the full range of actors in the public and private sectors on public procurement tenders and contracts. More broadly, the section also covers advice on regulatory compliance and legislative drafting. Contentious proceedings are also relevant, including administrative review applications and constitutional challenges. Although public procurement has a separate ranking table, law firms should provide a single submission covering Administrative & Public Law as well as Public Procurement.

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Band 1

  1. Claire Tucker
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    Claire Tucker
    Bowmans
    Bowmans | Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked

    Claire Tucker is a pre-eminent lawyer with notable experience of matters pertaining to procurement law, covering administrative reviews and PPPs. She garners further respect for her handling of regulatory and environmental matters.

  2. Glenn Penfold
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    Glenn Penfold
    Webber Wentzel
    Webber Wentzel | Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked

    Glenn Penfold holds a wealth of experience across the space, including an extensive track record in public procurement, licensing and administrative reviews. He acts for a range of governmental and parastatal bodies in South Africa and further afield, as well as professional associations and companies in the transportation and telecommunications industries.

  3. Pippa Reyburn
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    Pippa Reyburn
    ENS
    ENS | Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Pippa Reyburn is a well-reputed lawyer in South Africa's public procurement community who is active providing advice concerning infrastructure projects and PPPs as well as public sector transactions and governance. She represents a host of governmental institutions, parastatal organisations and development finance institutions.
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Band 2

  1. Mzukisi Kota
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    Mzukisi Kota
    Webber Wentzel
    Webber Wentzel | Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    Mzukisi Kota has developed a notable profile in the public law space, with a particularly active practice advising on tender review proceedings. Based in Johannesburg, he provides comprehensive counsel on public procurement, with activity across various industry sectors including recycling, energy and transport.

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Band 3

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    Metja Ledwaba
    Ledwaba Mazwai Attorneys | Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    Founding partner Metja Ledwaba receives plaudits for his practice concerning public sector procurement. Frequently sought out by government bodies and state-owned enterprises, he is particularly respected for his knowledge of public-private partnerships.

  2. Prelisha Singh
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    Prelisha Singh
    Webber Wentzel
    Webber Wentzel | Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked

    Prelisha Singh is active assisting clients in the healthcare, construction and agriculture sectors, advising on public procurement and tender applications as well as judicial and compliance reviews.