Tax
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 1
Contact number
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Provided by Webber Wentzel
Webber Wentzel has arguably the market leading premier tax advisory offering in South Africa, with an integrated and multi-skilled team of experts (comprising both lawyers and accountants) who work closely with other practice areas to bring our clients bespoke solutions to complex problems in a way which displays commercial acumen and insight. We track actual and anticipated changes to tax laws across the globe to ensure that our clients are well placed to manage these and we actively engage in lobbying and submitting valuable input on tax-related legislative changes.The tax team is best known for its abilities in the areas of Corporate Tax (including M&A and private equity related work), Fund Formation and International Tax and Tax Dispute Resolution. The team represents the industry body for private equity, namely SAVCA, in responding to all tax legislative developments affecting the industry. Our Africa Tax practitioners form part of this team and make use of an extensive best friend's network across the African continent to advice on investments in Africa.
Contact: Brian Dennehy, Director ([email protected]) and Cor Kraamwinkel, Partner ([email protected]).
Chambers Review
Webber Wentzel is a distinguished South African law firm with a leading tax practice that is well equipped to handle both domestic and cross-border matters. The group offers expertise in exchange control structuring and tax dispute resolution. It provides an integrated offering to clients, with an emphasis on cross-department collaboration. The firm has in-depth knowledge spanning the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious tax, garnering notable recognition for its skill in handling private equity and M&A-related matters. It is often retained by noteworthy clients based across Africa, particularly in the finance and natural resources sectors.
Work Highlights
- Webber Wentzel advised Tyme Bank on the tax and exchange matters of the restructuring of the shareholding of Tyme Bank Holdings and Tyme Global.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Webber Wentzel's team has extensive experience and the ability to quickly grasp the needs of our business and respond with workable solutions."
"The team is very experienced with complex matters. Its approach is pragmatic whilst ensuring that risks are adequately managed."
"Webber Wentzel's team has extensive experience and the ability to quickly grasp the needs of our business and respond with workable solutions."
"The team is very experienced with complex matters. Its approach is pragmatic whilst ensuring that risks are adequately managed."
Notable Practitioners
Anne Bennett is a distinguished figure in the South African market, and continues to be regularly engaged by multinationals on major cross-border transactions.
Brian Dennehy is a dedicated corporate tax adviser whose practice covers a suite of matters including M&A and corporate reorganisations. He particularly impresses for his experience of private equity buyout transactions, BEE transactions and fund formation.
"Brian Dennehyadopts a very practical and commercial mindset in dealing with tax matters."
"He is able to provide workable solutions to complex matters."
Craig Miller is an experienced tax expert with an impressive client portfolio of prominent names in the financial, pharmaceutical and hospitality sectors.
"Craig Miller has a comprehensive, robust and technical knowledge and is very solution-oriented and commercial."
Graham Viljoen provides advice and guidance on a range of corporate tax matters, including major cross-border M&A deals. He is a particularly strong choice for private equity-related transactions, providing tax advice on portfolio expansion and investments.
"Graham Viljoen offers strong support on technical and challenging transactions."
Nina Keyser has extensive contentious tax experience that encompasses audits and investigations, and she is often engaged by major corporations in the mining, agribusiness and manufacturing sectors. Based in Cape Town, she is frequently sought out to advise on tax disputes with SARS.
"Nina Keyser has vast experience and is always willing to listen and help."
Ranked Lawyers at
Webber Wentzel
South Africa