Administrative & Public Law
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 1
Contact number
+27 11 530 5000About
Provided by Webber Wentzel
We have extensive experience in advising public and private sector clients on all aspects of constitutional and administrative law. We have deep expertise in related areas like public-private partnerships, public procurement (and preferential procurement), bidding procedures and the treatment of tenderers, as well as all matters related to local/ municipal, and provincial laws and powers. We also assist with advisory and regulatory compliance-related matters as well as disputes and reviews.
We have been involved in many high-profile and ground-breaking cases in many courts, including the Constitutional Court, where we have ensured the protection of fundamental rights such as the rights to housing, freedom of expression, just administrative action and access to information. We have also been involved in many cases where we have successfully upheld the rule of law and have been centrally involved in various matters challenging State Capture.
Contacts: Prelisha Singh, Partner ([email protected])
Chambers Review
Webber Wentzel houses a leading practice with a particularly deep bench of dedicated public and administrative law experts. The firm's sophisticated disputes practice extends to this space, representing clients in administrative review applications including those related to unlawful tenders, constitutional challenges and other public law and public interest issues. The practice has significant experience in the public procurement market, advising municipalities, governmental and parastatal bodies as well as international investors and companies in the financial, energy and infrastructure sectors, on various procurement matters. The group provides further counsel on feasibility studies, licensing and regulatory compliance, in addition to assisting with legislative drafting and submissions.
Work Highlights
- Webber Wentzel represented Stellenbosch Municipality in a court review application against the Public Protector of South Africa.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Webber Wentzel is exceptional in understanding the business context. The firm is good at interpreting and formulating sound and compelling legal arguments that not only balance our legal rights but support our business in general."
"The team at Webber Wentzel is knowledgeable and experienced, and it approaches complex integrated concepts with ease."
"I appreciate the depth of Webber Wentzel's expertise and knowledge in administrative, public and constitutional law, and its responsiveness."
"Webber Wentzel is exceptional in understanding the business context. The firm is good at interpreting and formulating sound and compelling legal arguments that not only balance our legal rights but support our business in general."
"The team at Webber Wentzel is knowledgeable and experienced, and it approaches complex integrated concepts with ease."
"I appreciate the depth of Webber Wentzel's expertise and knowledge in administrative, public and constitutional law, and its responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Glenn Penfold holds a wealth of experience across the space including an extensive track record in public procurement, licensing and administrative reviews. He acts for a range of governmental and parastatal bodies in South Africa and further afield, as well as professional associations and companies in the financial, telecommunications, energy and gaming industries.
Cape Town-based Michael Evans commands an impressive reputation for his practice in the area of administrative and constitutional law. He has extensive experience in review proceedings relating to government and municipalities' decisions and policy, including those impacting the fishing and tobacco industries.
"Michael Evans is extremely responsive and attends personally to his clients. It feels like you're getting the benefit of his past experience, which is where the value comes in. He knows our business and his advice is commercially practical."
"He is extremely sharp and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of public law cases."
Mzukisi Kota has developed a notable profile in the public law space with a particularly active practice advising on tender review proceedings. Based in Johannesburg, he provides comprehensive counsel on public procurement, with activity across various industry sectors including telecommunications, energy and transport.
"Mzukisi Kota is focused on client service."
"Mzukisi Kota is simply excellent in his understanding of our world and how to add value to it."
Prelisha Singh is active assisting clients in the healthcare sector, advising on public procurement and tender applications as well as judicial and compliance reviews.
"I like Prelisha Singh's decisiveness, and I like her understanding of the environment in which we operate our business, especially when it relates to public law. She stands her ground and is direct."
Ranked Lawyers at
Webber Wentzel
South Africa