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    Webber Wentzel

    Webber Wentzel is a leading full-service law firm in Africa, providing legal and tax services with over 150 years of experience and a workforce of over 800.

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    Founded
    1868
    Headquarters
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    Employees
    773
    Sector
    Law Practice

    About Webber Wentzel

    Founded in 1868, Webber Wentzel is one of Africa's most prominent law firms. Headquartered in Johannesburg, it operates with a team of over 450 lawyers and maintains a collaborative alliance with Linklaters. The firm provides multidisciplinary expertise across Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on complex legal and tax issues for diverse corporate and government clients.

    The firm is recognized for its commitment to innovation through Webber Wentzel Fusion, a dedicated legal technology division that utilizes AI and automation. As a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, the organization prioritizes transformation and diversity. It also maintains a long-standing pro-bono practice dedicated to promoting access to justice and protecting the rule of law.

    What they do

    Webber Wentzel provides comprehensive legal and tax services across various practice areas including corporate M&A, banking, and dispute resolution. The firm also offers legal technology solutions such as AI-driven advisory and contract management through its Fusion division.

    Highlights

    • Recognized as South Africa Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Africa Awards in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
    • Named African Law Firm of the Year at the African Legal Awards in 2025.
    • Maintains a strategic alliance with Linklaters to provide integrated support on multi-jurisdictional projects.
    • Operates a dedicated NewLaw and legal technology division known as Webber Wentzel Fusion.
    • Achieved Level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) accreditation.
    • Features a workforce distributed across nine countries, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Canada.

    Talent and hiring

    The firm offers early career opportunities and hires professionals for legal, tax, and legal technology roles. Its workforce includes specialists in administrative, finance, and technical departments.

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