Tax
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 2
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Provided by ENS
ENSafrica is the only law firm to offer the full spectrum of tax advice throughout Africa, including advising on the expansion of larg
ENSafrica’s dedicated tax team is able to offer the full spectrum of tax advice throughout Africa, including advising multinationals who are expanding on the continent.
Our key differentiator is that we are the largest tax team housed in a law firm on the African continent. We are able to offer you a distinct competitive edge by combining unique areas of tax specialisation with extensive African and international experience and an innovative, solution-driven approach.
We have a specialised Africa tax desk which advises on the tax consequences of domestic and cross-border transactions across the African continent.
ENSafrica is recognised by top ranking agencies for achieving consistently high standards when working on the continent.
As Africa’s largest law firm with over 600 specialist practitioners, ENSafrica has the capacity to deliver on your business requirements across all major industries and the continent. We are able to leverage our resources to suit your pricing preferences and deliver within your timeframes.
In addition to our team members based in ENSafrica offices in a number of African countries, we have an extensive network of high quality tax correspondent firms with whom we have built long-standing relationships. This means that we are able to cover every country in Africa.
Chambers Review
ENS is a solid law firm with a notable tax practice in South Africa. Capable of tackling high-value instructions spanning the full spectrum of tax, the practice brings considerable clout to both contentious and non-contentious matters and is especially noted for its expertise in cross-border litigation and transfer pricing. The group is highly sought after by blue-chip international and domestic clients, particularly those operating in the finance and mining industries.
Work Highlights
- ENS advised Standard Bank on tax and exchange control matters relating to the establishment of offshore vehicles.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"ENSapplies both deep technical and relevant experience to our complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team is able to explain very complex matters in a succinct and understandable manner."
"ENSapplies both deep technical and relevant experience to our complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team is able to explain very complex matters in a succinct and understandable manner."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Dachs has an impressive track record of working for major financial institutions, advising on a range of transactions including debt issuances, offshore investments and restructurings. He also has experience acting for major corporations.
Andries Myburgh is noted for his impressive corporate tax expertise, particularly in relation to major M&A transactions and restructuring mandates. He is also highly regarded for his handling of tax disputes in the mining sector.
"He is extremely knowledgeable and offers well-rounded advice to clients."