Our lawyers constitute a powerful team of independent-minded individuals who share a common passion and service ethos. Our success is built on a solid foundation of insightful and innovative deal structuring and legal advice; a keen understanding of business and economic imperatives; and a strong focus on achieving the best outcome for clients.
Ranked band 1 in: Dispute Resolution and Restructuring & Insolvency by Chambers Global 2023.
Representation in 29 countries through the Werksmans LEX Africa alliance. LEX Africa is ranked band 1 the leading Regional Law Firm Network by Chamber Partners; and African Network of the Year African Legal Awards 2023.
Multi faceted and leading specialists who constitute our team in over 22 areas of law.
Werksmans is a pre-eminent corporate and commercial law firm in South Africa, a status it strives to maintain each and every day.
We deliver a unique client experience, going far beyond the application of law by partnering with each client and delivering highly specialised attention, focused solutions and the best possible outcome. This disciplined approach has resulted in Werksmans being regarded as one of the most innovative firms in Africa, and beyond.
Ever aware of changing dynamics in the corporate and commercial sphere, we remain at the cutting edge of legal developments across a broad range of industries, through insightful, pragmatic, solution-driven thinking. The above-and-beyond approach we adopt in every matter ensures optimal outcome that position our clients for success.
Our unwavering commitment remains to provide elegant, simple solutions to the most complex of legal matters, and to do it with our clients’ interests at heart. A firm like ours boasts far more than just 100-years of experience and expertise. We have refined success in the corporate and commercial legal environment underpinned by the versatility of the multi-faceted and leading specialists who constitute our team.
A strong supporter of the national transformation agenda, Werksmans is fully committed to transformation and the principles of equal opportunity, inclusivity and diversity; all fundamental to our ongoing success.
This is not just a place where matters are resolved and answers are found. It is a place where new ways of thinking lead to outcomes that raise the bar for excellence. The way we work and the passion which underpins everything we do, sets the standard for legal excellence in the South African Market.
Our culture is the framework around which we have built our coveted reputation as one of the oldest, most prestigious law firms in Africa. This reputation speaks to the calibre of corporate and commercial lawyers who make up the firm; many of whom are recognised as experts in their fields by their peers both locally and abroad.
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David Hertz
Chairman, Werksmans Attorneys
We focus on people. When you choose us, you will be joining an exceptional family of lawyers. Our investment in training and development of our team is insurmountable.
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