Real Estate | Global

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr hosts a market-leading real estate practice with a deep bench of experienced lawyers who are regularly instructed to deal with sophisticated, high-value matters. The law firm advises on the full spectrum of real estate matters including commercial property finance and leasing, earning specific recognition for its impressive conveyancing practice. The team further demonstrates considerable activity assisting with mixed-use developments. The firm has experts in both Johannesburg and Cape Town and services a number of leading South African commercial and residential developers, as well as financial institutions, investment funds and energy companies.

Webber Wentzel boasts a noteworthy practice with significant expertise in commercial real estate matters, as well as conveyancing and notarial work. The firm advises on acquisitions and development with notable strength handling property finance. It demonstrates particular activity representing high-profile South African banks and financial institutions, with further experience acting for developers and corporates. The firm's clients hail from a range of industries, such as energy, construction, hospitality and mining. The group has further experience assisting with public-private partnerships.

Bowmans houses a recognised and established property practice group, showcasing proficiency in high-value commercial real estate. The team has significant experience acting for funds, banks and other financial institutions in the financing, sale and acquisition of different kinds of real estate assets. The team is also sought out for its counsel on retail and residential development projects.

Werksmans Attorneys is a well-known corporate law firm with a strong real estate department. The group advises on a broad range of real estate matters, with particularly notable activity advising on residential and commercial developments. The practice is experienced in representing a variety of players in the space, including property developers, REITs, owners and investors. The team additionally provides advice concerning property transfers and acquisitions, sectional titles and township development. The department possesses a strong national presence, with offices in Johannesburg and the Western Cape.

Adams & Adams houses a renowned team that offers skills from both its commercial real estate as well as its conveyancing practice. The law firm advises on property development and real estate transactions. The team is additionally well placed to handle real estate financing and it counts with both property developers and banks as its clients.

Fasken boasts a team of professionals with the ability to advise on a variety of real estate matters. The law firm has expertise in transactional real estate such as M&A, as well as property finance and commercial real estate developments. It is additionally well placed to advise on land rights and conveyancing. The team has significant experience acting for a range of clients from real estate owners and investors to developers to REITs.