Ranking tables
Tax: Consultants | Global
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Band 1

1 Brian Dennehy
Webber Wentzel | Tax: Consultants2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedBrian 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.
1 Ernest Mazansky
Werksmans Attorneys | Tax: Consultants2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedErnest 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.

1 Mark Linington
Bowmans | Tax: Consultants2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedMark 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.

1 Mike Benetello
Bowmans | Tax: Consultants2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedMike 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.
Band 2

2 Craig Miller
Webber Wentzel | Tax: Consultants2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedCraig 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
Webber Wentzel | Tax: Consultants2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedGraham 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.
Band 3

3 Michael Rudnicki
Bowmans | Tax: Consultants2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMichael 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.
Up and Coming

U Denny Da Silva
Baker McKenzie | Tax: Consultants2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedDenny 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.