Webber Wentzel is a full-service law firm in South Africa founded in 1868. The firm has over 450 lawyers and has offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The firm is also in a collaborative alliance with Linklaters.
The firm is a leading player in the South African market achieving tier 1 status across all ranked practice areas. During the research period the firm was active
on project
financings, revolving credit facilities, financial services regulatory advisory work,
energy and infrastructure projects, note issues, secondary share offerings and acquisitions. Deal highlights of the firm include
South Sahara African Trading acquisition of New Pier Trading Proprietary,
iCON Infrastructure acquisition of Alliance Medical
AcquisitionCo,
Pele Green Energy Proprietary project financing,
Maziv Group syndicated financing,
LGL acquisition of L2D shares and the Mpumalanga
3.2 GW wind energy project.
Naspers,
Liberty,
Standard Bank,
Bank of China,
FirstRand Bank,
Thungela Resources,
iCON Infrastructure,
MTN Group,
The Phembani Group,
RCL Foods, Nedbank, The Standard Bank of South Africa, FirstRand Bank, UK Climate Investments, Sea Harvest Corporation,
Exxaro Resources,
Anglo American,
Ivan Plats,
Sasol Mining, Royal
Bafokeng Platinum,
Envusa Energy Proprietary,
Sasol South Africa,
Exxaro Resources,
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and
Globeleq South Africa Management Services.
“The depth of knowledge and expertise within the team is
absolutely fantastic.
They have a team filled with top notch banking lawyers who are able to advise on all aspects of a transaction. You are assured of an expert in any field of law when dealing with this team.” (Banking client)
“Her understanding of the industry and expert knowledge is beyond compare. When you work with Kathy you have an
exception legal expert in your corner and the confidence that she provides that your matter is in capable hands
id brilliant. She
definitely has your back and the legal
expertise to back you.” - Kathy Shepherd, Banking and finance partner
“He is always available and willing to help. He's industry knowledge and client communication are fantastic. Although he has an exceptionally busy practice, he has a way of making you feel like you are his only client. Just brilliant working with such a great individual.” - Rashaad Carrim,
Banking and finance partner
