Ranking tables

Tax: Consultants | Global

South Africa

The Tax: Consultants 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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Band 1

  1. Brian Dennehy
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    Brian Dennehy
    Webber Wentzel
    Webber Wentzel | Tax: Consultants
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Brian Dennehy is a dedicated corporate tax adviser whose practice covers a suite of matters including M&A and corporate reorganisations. He particularly impresses for his experience of private equity buyout transactions, black economic empowerment transactions and fund formation.

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    Ernest Mazansky
    Werksmans Attorneys
    Werksmans Attorneys | Tax: Consultants
    2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked

    Ernest Mazansky is a highly respected individual with a practice encompassing the full gamut of tax law involving corporate taxation. He is experienced in both contentious and non-contentious tax matters.

  3. Mark Linington
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    Mark Linington
    Bowmans
    Bowmans | Tax: Consultants
    2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Mark Linington is renowned for providing a range of corporate tax services, encompassing M&A, restructuring and disposals. He is experienced in assisting a variety of clients, particularly from the financial services and private equity sectors.

  4. Mike Benetello
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    Mike Benetello
    Bowmans
    Bowmans | Tax: Consultants
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Mike Benetello is a well-known lawyer who provides tax support in a myriad of contexts, including tax advice on corporate acquisitions. He regularly acts on behalf of domestic and international corporations.

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Band 2

  1. Craig Miller
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    Craig Miller
    Webber Wentzel
    Webber Wentzel | Tax: Consultants
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Craig Miller is an experienced tax expert with an impressive client portfolio of prominent names in the financial, private equity and food sectors.

  2. Graham Viljoen
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    Graham Viljoen
    Webber Wentzel
    Webber Wentzel | Tax: Consultants
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    Graham Viljoen provides advice and guidance on a range of corporate tax matters, including major cross-border M&A deals. He is a particularly strong choice for private equity-related transactions, providing tax advice on portfolio expansion and investments.

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Band 3

  1. Michael Rudnicki
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    Michael Rudnicki
    Bowmans
    Bowmans | Tax: Consultants
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Michael Rudnicki has considerable experience operating in the financial and private equity markets. He provides tax-related structuring advice on fund establishment, acquisitions, derivatives and other financial instruments.

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Up and Coming

  1. Denny Da Silva
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    Denny Da Silva
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Tax: Consultants
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Denny Da Silva of Baker McKenzie is well situated to advise clients from the energy and telecoms sectors with their transactional tax mandates. He is capable of handling both domestic and international mandates.