Ranking tables
Real Estate | Global
South Africa
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 3
Bowmans 8 Years Ranked
Fasken 1 Years Ranked- Strauss Scher
- Tonkin Clacey
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Brian Frank Brian Frank Inc.5 Years Ranked
Craig Schafer Bowmans9 Years Ranked
Muhammad Gattoo Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr2 Years Ranked- Dave PenningtonTonkin Clacey
- Julian ScherStrauss Scher
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cliffe Dekker HofmeyrReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedCliffe 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.
1 Webber WentzelReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedWebber 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 and also has 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.
Band 2
2 ENSReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedENS boasts a notable real estate department with a strong team of experienced lawyers who are well versed in handling general real estate issues as well as those related to the commercial, industrial, residential and retail sectors. The firm demonstrates particular adeptness handling real estate financing matters. The team services an array of domestic and international clients, including banks, investment institutions and REITs, as well as manufacturers, community associations and nature reserves. The practice benefits from the firm's commercial strength, frequently acting on the real estate components of significant commercial transactions.
2 Werksmans AttorneysReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedWerksmans 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.
Band 3
3 BowmansReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedBowmans 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.3 FaskenReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedFasken 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 leasing law, land rights and conveyancing. The team has significant experience acting for a range of banking clients.