Tax
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 2
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+27 11 535 8000About
Provided by Werksmans Attorneys
Werksmans' tax lawyers provide integrated advice and assistance on a wide range of local or international tax issues.
Our tax lawyers remain ever responsive to the vast changes in tax law, the complexity of which increases annually with comprehensive amendments. These cover aspects such as evolving corporate restructuring rules; tax rules affecting financial instruments; local and international estate planning, cross-border dealing, and so on.
Services range from consulting on the tax aspects of clients’ commercial dealings to interacting on their behalf with the tax authorities, whether in seeking rulings and other dispensations on their behalf, or in dealing with disputes. Our tax lawyers are skilled in handling objections to assessments, settlement negotiations, appeals in the Tax Court and High Court, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
Special areas of expertise include the tax aspects of commercial activities such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A); private equity and black economic empowerment transactions; and corporate re-organisations. The team has a well-established track record In terms of international tax services, handling matters related to inward and outward investment and offshore structuring, taking into account the exchange control implications thereof.
Advice and dispute resolution is also offered on other areas of tax, such as VAT, estate duty and securities transfer tax.
Chambers Review
Werksmans is a full-service South African law firm with an esteemed tax practice recognised for its significant capabilities handling both corporate and private client tax concerns, including tax-related dispute resolution. Housing commercial tax specialists with expertise in M&A, private equity and black economic empowerment transactions, the department handles high-value transactions on a local and international level for a clientele that includes numerous financial services clients. The team wins recognition for its established expertise in the high net worth segment.
Work Highlights
- Werksmans assisted Shoprite Holdings with the tax elements of the implementation of a black economic empowerment structure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Werksmans Attorneys give business-focused advice."
"The lawyers at Werksmans Attorneys give business-focused advice."
Notable Practitioners
Renowned practitioner Ernest Mazansky is a highly respected individual with a practice encompassing the full gamut of tax law involving corporate taxation.
"Ernest Mazansky is an exceptional adviser."
Doelie Lessing provides tax advice to a range of different stakeholders, including corporate clients, financial institutions, high net worth individuals and family trusts. Acting out of the firm's Stellenbosch office, she is further experienced in acting for private equity organisations.
Michael Honiball is well reputed for his knowledge of private wealth law, assisting numerous high net worth individuals and investors. He also assists international corporate clients with tax and transfer pricing issues.
Ryan Killoran is well respected in the South African tax space for his advice in relation to corporate transactions.
"Ryan Killoran can provide holistic advice from both the tax and exchange control point of view."
Ranked Lawyers at
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South Africa
Members
Provided by Werksmans Attorneys
Erich Bell
Head of Department
Robyn Armstrong
Ryan Killoran