FinTech Legal

Webber Wentzel is a full-service firm with expertise in financial regulation and data protection. It advises financial institutions, investors, startups and insurance companies.

"The advice was practical and easy to follow, and I think the team did a lot of work in coordinating their responses and putting it together in a way that was consistent."

"Webber Wentzel has a well-rounded team that can cater for multiple areas of our business. The team spend time getting to understand us, consider the commercial implications and advise accordingly."

"Webber Wentzel really understand the FinTech market in South Africa. The partner and senior manager that we engage with are really hands-on."

Webber Wentzel provided regulatory advice to Stitch Money and represented it in a capital raising transaction.

Christoff Pienaar receives praise for his expertise in key legal issues facing the FinTech industry. Peers especially recognise him for his capabilities in data protection and outsourcing. "Christoff understands our business and I think he's got a level of compassion. We can find him anytime, he is always willing to listen to us and he is a really great gentleman to work with."

Dawid de Villiers is a specialist in financial regulatory law. He advises on anti-money laundering compliance and securities law, as well as the regulatory aspects of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. "Dawid is a solid lawyer on venture capital and stock exchange related matters."