Newly Admitted | We'd like to congratulate Masai Buthane for being admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa We offer an exceptional
#CandidateAttorney
programme which can help kick-start your career.
Apply today
#WWCAprogramme
It's our honour to welcome the 2020 Candidate Attorneys to Webber Wentzel. We wish you a wonderful learning experience and a rewarding career.
#WWCAProgramme
Webber Wentzel is pleased to announce the promotion of 13 talented attorneys to the esteemed role of partner. These promotions recognise the newly appointed partners' outstanding contributions and further solidify the firm's dedication to empowering its people to reach their full
Webber Wentzel is excited to welcome our 2023
#CandidateAttorneys
. We are positive that through their commitment to excellence and our on-the-job training initiatives, these individuals will be successful lawyers in the future.
#FutureLeaders
#WWCAprogramme
Newly Admitted | We'd like to congratulate LouFrans Esterhuizen for being admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
We offer an exceptional
#CandidateAttorney
programme which can help kick-start your career.
Apply today
#WWCAprogramme
Court rules Zuma private prosecution an abuse of process.
@Dariomilo
, media law expert & partner at Webber Wentzel, says “This is a resounding victory for
@karynmaughan
, but also for [SA] media generally” |
@BDliveSA
We are proud to have acted for the Aggett family on a pro bono basis in this matter and to finally see justice prevail. Thanks you to everyone who worked with us. It is our stated purpose to have a transformative and sustainable impact through our work.
The Webber Wentzel Legal Services Centre has an exciting opportunity for LLB Graduates and/or admitted attorneys to support a variety of upcoming document review projects.
Submit your CV and we will contact you regarding the next steps:
#Jobs
We are delighted to welcome the 2021 Candidate Attorneys to Webber Wentzel. We wish you a wonderful learning experience and a rewarding career.
Applications for the 2023 Candidate Attorney Programme are open until 31 March. Apply here:
#WWCAProgramme
.
@DarioMilo
, a Webber Wentzel partner, and specialist in
#medialaw
, has
been appointed by the
#EuropeanCommission
to serve on the
Expert Group against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation. The appointment is for two years.
#SLAPP
|
@wplawmag
.
@Dariomilo
, a Webber Wentzel partner, and specialist in
#medialaw
has been appointed by the
#EuropeanCommission
to serve on the Expert Group against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation. Congratulations Dario!
🔗
#SLAPP
Our new CAs enjoyed a cocktail party to close out their two-week induction. We know that the next 2 years are going to be 'knowledge-filled' years for this group of individuals and we wish them success through this journey.
#WWCAprogramme
#FutureLeaders
#2023CAs
#LawInTraining
South Africa’s day of reckoning draws near. Whether South Africa is
#greylisted
or not, the public and private sectors need to come together to tackle the serious issues raised by the
#FATF
, says Rashaad Carrim.
#Greylisting
|
@BusinessTechSA
Congratulations to Phindile Hlabangane (
@PhindileHlabs
) for being voted as one of South Africa's most influential Graduate Recruiters, based on the
@sagea_sa
survey on graduate candidates for 2020.
The lawyer w/ a long heart. As 1 of 2 partners in our
#probono
department, Odette Geldenhuys, has spent a life in strong service of others, inspired by her late father. Odette's job is to defend people without the power to do so, at no charge to them.
@dailymaverick
#wwprobono
We are excited to welcome our 2024
#CandidateAttorney
cohort, who are brimming with potential and are ready to dive into the legal world.
Apply for the 2025/2026 Candidate Attorney programme:
#WWCAProgramme
Donations to political party candidates must now see the light of day after successful court challenge by amaBhungane. Insights by
@Dariomilo
and
@LavanyaPillay
. They acted for amaBhungane in the litigation.
@dailymaverick
Newly Admitted | We'd like to congratulate Monde Mbali for being admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
We offer an exceptional
#CandidateAttorney
programme which can help kick-start your career. Apply today!
#WWCAprogramme
#100More
Applications for the Webber Wentzel 2023 and 2024 Candidate Attorney Programmes are open. We seek law students and graduates who resonate with our values to join our Candidate Attorney Programme.
View the requirements and apply here:
#WWCAProgramme
Webber Wentzel appoints 14 new partners in 2021. We wish our new partners a successful career and look forward to the continued contribution they will make in our firm.
🔗
Newly Admitted Attorneys | We would like to congratulate Raeesah Shaik and Naledi Mbaba for being admitted as attorneys of the High Court of South Africa. 🌻💐
As a leading full-service law firm on the African continent, we offer an exceptional
#CandidateAttorney
program that
The applications for the Webber Wentzel Candidate Attorney Programme 2023 are open from today until 31 March 2021. We seek law students and graduates to join our Candidate Attorney Programme who resonate with our values.
Apply here:
#WWCAProgramme
Webber Wentzel was recognised as the 2019/2020 Law Firm of the Year at the South African Professional Service Awards. Senior Partner, Christo Els, also received a special commendation from the judges in the Law Professional of the Year category.
#SAPSA
Webber Wentzel pays tribute to George Bizos. South Africa has lost a giant figure in our history, a man who did much to help establish a true compass for our country, but he has handed the baton to the next generations.
In a recent case, the courts clarified the conditions for claiming irregularities in a tender process that would constitute grounds for review of an award under the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) - by
@MerlitaK
and
@sibekoziyanda
.
Webber Wentzel gives 50 CAs an opportunity to build fulfilling and enduring careers. These
#candidateattorneys
will rotate through various practice areas, allowing them to be fully exposed to different matters, partners and teams.
🔗
#WWCAprogramme
We're offering partial
#scholarships
to dedicated law students in need of financial assistance. Our Scholarships are awarded to academically gifted students who resonate with our values.
Interested? View requirements & apply here:
#WWscholarships
Attention 1st-year law students at the University of the Witwatersrand!
Meet Webber Wentzel's graduate recruitment team at the Great Hall on 16 Feb 2024, 12h15. Gain insights into life at the firm and the corporate law field.
Don't miss this opportunity!
We are excited to launch Webber Wentzel Ignite - a legal incubation programme for entrepreneurs & innovators - apply now to receive tailored legal services valued at up to ZAR 100,000 - for mahala.
#WWIgnite
Fears that South Africa's place on the Financial Action Task Force grey list was cemented as a consequence of its inadequate controls to counter
#moneylaundering
& financing of terrorism activities - by Rashaad Carrim.
🔗
#greylisting
#AML
|
@EngNewsZA
We are recruiting for a Knowledge Lawyer (Employment) position. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the knowledge and learning strategy for the firm.
View the requirements and apply here:
Closing Date: 18 February 2022
#Jobs
Well done to our Candidate Attorneys; Kgomotso Mmutle, Samantha Owen, Caellyn Eedes, Jessica Ferreira, Kgalalelo Modibedi and Ryan Hopkins for their inclusion in the
@wplawmag
's Top Student 2018 list. Congratulations!
#WWCAProgramme
Newly Admitted | Congratulations to Nokuphila Zobolo for being admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
We offer an exceptional
#CandidateAttorney
programme which can help kick-start your career. Apply today!
#WWCAprogramme
#100More
🏆 | Webber Wentzel won South Africa Law Firm of the Year at the
@ChambersGuides
#chambersafricaawards2021
. Several of the firm's key alliance and relationship firms which are integral to the firm's Pan-African client offering were also recognised...
🔗
Over the last three years, the Webber Wentzel Trust has funded and supported 33 students on their journey to becoming professional law practitioners.
Each a story of success. A life changed. A career made.
The Trust is turning aspirations into stories.
Webber Wentzel is committed to helping women rise higher and has the only figures that count - there is a lot to celebrate at Webber Wentzel.
Happy International Women's Day!
#IWD2021
#InternationalWomensDay
The applications for the Webber Wentzel Candidate Attorney Programme 2023 are open until 𝟑𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏. We seek law students and graduates to join our Candidate Attorney Programme who resonate with our values.
For more info:
#WWCAProgramme
Newly Admitted Attorneys | We would like to congratulate Keah Challenor, Ofentse Mazibuko, Nasmé Puley and Shannon de Vries for being admitted as attorneys of the High Court of South Africa. 🌻🎉
#WWCAprogramme
|
#100More
Congrats to Nomaswazi Nxumalo for being admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
Want to kick-start your career at a leading full-service law firm on the African continent? Apply for our 2024 Candidate Attorney programme:
#WWCAprogramme
🏆 | Chambers Africa has named Webber Wentzel partner, Ziyanda Ntshona as Up-and-Coming Lawyer of the Year. The Chambers Africa Awards recognise the achievements of law firms throughout the African continent.
🔗
#ChambersAfricaAwards
Congratulations to Tamryn Blackbeard, Jessica Braum,
@Mehnaaz_Bux
,
@CarlaCollett3
, Riyaad Cruywagen, Ziningi Hlophe, Venashrie Mannar, Andre October, Tyron Theesen and Gitte Truter for being appointed as partners at
@WebberWentzel
.
.
@Nomfundo_MJ
will be attending the 6th Course of China-Africa Legal Professional Exchange Program in China, 17 June - 7 July 2019. The course admits 30 participants and aims to strengthen mutual understanding, friendship and deepen cooperation between China-Africa legal fields.
Webber Wentzel partner, Ziyanda Ntshona was awarded Woman Professional of the Year at the 2019 South African Professional Services Academy (SAPSA) awards.
@saproawards
#SAPSA2019
𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 - The applications for the Webber Wentzel Candidate Attorney Programme 2023 are closing this week. Take advantage of this opportunity and submit your application before the deadline.
Apply here:
#WWCAProgramme
.
@dariomilo
, partner
@webberwentzel
represented the film
#Inxeba
in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The court ruled that the X-rating on the film can be lifted meaning the film can now be shown in local cinemas. Full story by
@mailandguardian
on
So you want to be a lawyer, however, are you looking for a career that is challenging, involves teamwork and can help to change society for the better? Insights by Sally Hutton, Nozipho Mngomezulu, Riyaad Cruywagen,
@Nurunnesa
&
@PhindileHlabs
.
@wplawmag
Webber Wentzel is offering partial
#scholarships
to dedicated law students in need of financial assistance. Make use of this opportunity if you're a driven South African law student w/ a minimum 70% average.
#WWscholarships
Closing date: 31 Dec 2020
We proudly support
#innovation
. After lobbying & more than 10
#startup
initiatives in 2017 alone, Webber Wentzel Ignite is another investment into SA
#entrepreneurs
. Thanks to our supporters & partners!
#WWIgnite
Congratulations to Tobia Serongoane (
@MiningRookie
) who won the Private Practice Most Promising Newcomer award at the 2023 African Legal Awards.
#AfricanLegalAwards
Corporate law firms & M&A teams aren't historically known for having significant numbers of women or being led by them – but the reality @ Webber Wentzel is different - by Sally Hutton & Ziyanda Ntshona
Meet the 20 women partners in our Corporate M&A team
Webber Wentzel is proud to have advised Heineken International B.V. on its R40.1bn acquisition of South African wine & spirits maker, Distell Group Holdings Limited & its €350mn acquisition of NBL Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd, the holding company of Namibia Breweries Limited.
.
@LinklatersLLP
in collaboration with
@webberwentzel
created "🇿🇦 Law: The Year to Come and Year in Review" guide which summarises a selection of major developments you should be aware of from 2021 and a selection of key developments expected in 2022.
🔗
Webber Wentzel won Employment Team of the Year, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year and M&A Team of the Year - ECM at the 2020
#AfricanLegalAwards
. The firm also received five "highly commended" honours.
Read more:
🏆 🏆 🏆
A recent High Court judgment confirmed the importance of public dialogue & debate in a healthy democracy. It did so by, for the first time in SA, recognising the SLAPP defence. SLAPP stands for Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation - by Odette Geldenhuys &
@Dariomilo
.
“My article journey at Webber Wentzel has been a privilege. I've gained valuable knowledge & look forward to expanding my horizons. My law degree has opened doors, reminding me of the importance of education & the need to take up space confidently”
—Nonyamezelo Phungula
#100more
Six of our associates attended the
@SAVCAssociation
and
@GIBS_SA
Private Equity Foundation Programme which gave participants a full-spectrum
#privateequity
and
#venturecapital
journey, covering the evolution of funding models, successful exits, winning deal generation strategies,
Webber Wentzel partner,
@Dariomilo
will be speaking at the
@GIBS_SA
#MediaLeadership
Think Tank event on the topic of 'Social Media, Internet Shutdowns, Incitement & Democracy' on Tuesday, 14 September 2021 from 16h00 - 18h00.
More info:
Applications for the Webber Wentzel 2026 Candidate Attorney Programme are open. Our programme offers diverse development opportunities to help each
#candidateattorney
become a valued member of our legal team.
View requirements & apply now:
#WWCAprogramme
We acted pro bono for Amanda Bothma in declaring her husband, Christo Bothma, deceased following many years of not hearing from her husband after he was kidnapped by armed militias in Burkina Faso.
The process entailed a detailed fact-finding inquiry, and reconstructing what is
Congratulations to Webber Wentzel partner, Ziyanda Ntshona, for being one of three finalists for the SAPSA - Law Professional of the Year and one of five finalists for the Woman Professional of the Year.
#SAPSA2019
@saproawards
Our candidate attorneys know a thing or two about work-life balance. After a long day at the office, they gathered together for a fun quiz night covering topics about general knowledge, sports, the legal industry and the history of our firm.
#WWCAprogramme
Sally Hutton has worked at Webber Wentzel for her entire career since she started her articles in 1995. She specialises in
#privateequity
transactional work and has also been Webber Wentzel’s Managing Partner since 2015.
"I've had a fantastic career in law and at Webber
A new law may finally make public who owns SA’s companies. A new draft law will create a public register of the shareholders of companies, replacing an onerous system that has obscured who owns what - by Madelein Burger.
@BusinessInsider
The playing court is ready… The umbrellas are set… The Webber Wentzel Banking & Finance team is hosting padel games and a networking session for our RMB clients.
Ziyanda Ngcobo, senior associate at Webber Wentzel, will be lecturing the telecoms policy, regulation and management certificate course at
@WitsUniversity
@LINKCentreWits
on 16 October 2020.
The
#CCMA
recently reinstated an employee who took leave without permission during the
#Covid19
lockdown, in a ruling which delivers an important lesson for other employers - by Mpumelelo Nxumalo, Nivaani Moodley,
@shanespain5
&
@k_goolz
.
#EmploymentLaw
August is an opportunity to celebrate South African women's achievements and the important role that women of all races and religions have played, and continue to play, in South African society and our firm. Have a memorable
#WomensDay
today.
🔗
𝟕 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓! The applications for the Webber Wentzel Candidate Attorney Programme 2023 are closing on 31 March 2021. Submit your application before the deadline to kick-start your career with the best in the industry.
Apply here:
#WWCAProgramme
🏆 | Webber Wentzel biggest winner at the African Legal Awards. Webber Wentzel has been named African Law Firm of the Year (Mid-Large Sized Practice) at the 2022 African Legal Awards on Friday, 2 September 2022.
🔗
#AfricanLegalAwards
The closing date for Webber Wentzel Scholarships applications is fast approaching. Get your application in before 31 Dec 2020.
Utilise this opportunity if you're a driven SA law student that's in need of financial assistance.
Apply Now:
#WWscholarships
Webber Wentzel candidate attorney,
@Anathi_Tshabe
was one of over 40 South Africans selected to represent South Africa at the
@wyfegypt
#WorldYouthForum
2019 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The forum was attended by 7000 youth from 164 countries.
#WWCAProgramme
A snapshot of
@Dariomilo
and Richard Joseph Goldstone at the IBA Conference 2023. Goldstone is the Honorary President of the Human Rights Institute of the
@IBAnews
and deputy chair of Integrity Initiatives International.
#IBAParis