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Provided by Webber Wentzel

Webber Wentzel is best placed to service clients in terms of the provision of multi-disciplinary legal services given our in-depth knowledge and understanding of the insurance and financial services sector and our market-leading team of lawyers who has a deep understanding of the issues which the insurance and financial services sector are faced with. We have a track record over the last 30 years of consistently and repeatedly acting for major South African and international insurance companies and insurance groups in relation to business critical and complex industry-specific mandates. Most of our client relationships are long-standing relationships, which are indicative of our approach to business in building partnerships rather than providing legal advice as an external service provider. We have a strong record in M&A transactions in the insurance sector in South Africa and Africa. We have an established reputation for advising local insurers, international insurers, reinsurers and off-shore entities seeking to conduct insurance business. We provide an integrated financial regulatory offering, with a strong commercial focus and understanding of how to act within such regulatory parameters in order to meet business and commercial needs.

Contacts: Johan Henning, Partner ([email protected]); Zelda Swanepoel, Partner ([email protected]) and Maria Philippides, Partner ([email protected]).

Chambers Review

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Insurance - South Africa

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Webber Wentzel houses an exceptionally strong and broad practice valued for its longstanding expertise across a variety of insurance-related concerns. The firm has offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town and acts for a range of domestic and international clients, including insurers, reinsurers and financial services players, with further experience in insurance-related M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructuring. On the disputes side, it regularly represents insurers in various professional negligence and personal injury matters. The practice exhibits notable experience in providing clients with insurance regulatory advice.

Work Highlights

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  • Webber Wentzel assisted King Price with the insurance regulatory issues linked to its restructuring.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Johan Henning
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Johan Henning
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Band 2
Johan Henning is regularly sought out for his counsel on regulatory issues and commercial transactions in the insurance space.

He is a highly competent lawyer.

Lisa Swaine
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Lisa Swaine
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Band 2

Lisa Swaine appears in claims relating to business interruption and professional indemnity, among other issues. She acts for a range of clients in the sector, including insurers, brokers and underwriters.

Lisa Swaine is amazing. She has been in the industry for many years so she has seen a lot. She prepares us for what may happen in the future.

Lisa Swaine is an exceptionally efficient, thoughtful and knowledgeable attorney.

Maria Philippides
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Maria Philippides
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Band 2
Maria Philippides is well known for her contentious and non-contentious insurance practice. In addition to representing her clients in D&O claims, her experience includes handling insurance-related issues stemming from commercial agreements.

Maria Philippides is our go-to attorney for legal opinions on complex matters. She has the ability to break down intricate issues into digestible pieces, making them relatable and understandable.

She is a very strong practitioner with years of experience and an excellent reputation in the industry. She is technically strong, very smart and attentive to details.

She is an excellent attorney with an impressive level of articulation and clarity.

Kim Rew
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Kim Rew
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Band 3

Based in Cape Town, partner Kim Rew holds a strong recognition for her insurance and commercial litigation expertise. She is capable of assisting clients with mandates such as negligence claims.

She is very approachable and takes the time to explains things to me.

Her attention to detail is next level.

Kim Rew is a very good and objective attorney.

Zelda Swanepoel
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Zelda Swanepoel
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Band 3
Zelda Swanepoel is particularly active in advising on business transfers, acquisitions and other transactions in the insurance space. She often assists clients with regulatory and policy advice.

She is a highly competent practitioner.

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Johan Henning
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Johan Henning
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Band 2
Lisa Swaine
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Lisa Swaine
2
Band 2
Maria Philippides
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Maria Philippides
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Band 2
Kim Rew
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Kim Rew
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Band 3
Zelda Swanepoel
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Zelda Swanepoel
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Band 3