About

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The Werksmans Business Crime & Forensics Practice understands that economic crime necessitates a multi-layered solution which addresses the problem from start to end. Made up of expert legal and forensic minds with combined expertise spanning numerous practice areas, our team members strive for practical and efficient outcomes at all times.

Armed with acute business acumen, our professionals have decades of combined experience in white collar crime. This has afforded them the opportunity to put together a team compromising the best internal and external forensic minds of attorneys, investigators and forensic experts.

The unique approach and methodologies applied by our team make us a leading advisor to business when it comes to white collar crime. We have a proven track record in successfully representing a wide range of clients - from Government entities and major listed and private corporations to small thriving businesses in an environment where white collar crime is problematically on the rise.

Investigations have become more sophisticated as the technical and judgmental challenges rise due to the increasingly elaborate tactics used by perpetrators. Our business crimes & investigations lawyers have a broad understanding of investigations and enquiries, and the subsequent litigation, enabling them to guide clients through investigations and increase the prospect of a successful outcome.

Chambers Review

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Corporate Investigations - South Africa
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Werksmans is widely respected for its ability to manage a broad array of corporate investigations. The firm offers extensive experience in corporate crime, with particular expertise concerning alleged misuse of public funds and corruption relating to tender processes. The group is additionally active on contentious matters relating to state capture. It has a proven track record of acting for clients in the telecommunications, natural resources and financial services sectors and is noted for its work on a number of high-profile public sector investigations.

Work Highlights

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  • Werksmans advised Discovery Health on investigations into fraud carried out by an internal adviser and subsequent contentious proceedings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bernard Hotz
Head of Corporate Investigations
2
Band 2

Bernard Hotz is an accomplished litigator and head of the firm's business crimes and investigations practice. He is well versed in managing investigations into misappropriation, corruption and fraud, in addition to providing representation in related litigation.

3
Jeremy Gobetz
3
Band 3

Jeremy Gobetz has diverse experience advising private individuals, public departments and authorities, and private sector clients on fraud and corruption-related issues. He assists with investigations and contentious proceedings relating to fraudulent misrepresentation, misappropriation and breaches of contract.

Mohamed Hoosen
Associates to watch

Senior associate Mohamed Hoosen makes his debut in the rankings following a solid performance representing clients in investigations of fraudulent activity and allegations of misappropriation and corruption.

"Mohamed Hoosen is a competent all-rounder."

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Corporate Investigations

2
Bernard Hotz
Head of Corporate Investigations
2
Band 2
3
Jeremy Gobetz
3
Band 3
Mohamed Hoosen
Associates to watch

Members

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Bernard Hotz

Head of Department

Bradley Workman-Davies

Brendan Olivier

Dewald van den Berg

Harold Jacobs

Jeremy Gobetz

Lloyd Abraham

Paul Coetser

Roger Wakefield

Sandile July