Webber Wentzel has once again been recognised as a leading law firm in the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2025 guide, securing the most Tier 1 rankings of any firm in South Africa. This marks the 12th consecutive year that Webber Wentzel has achieved this distinction.
The firm achieved Tier 1 rankings across nine practice areas, including: Banking & Finance, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Competition, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Investment Funds, Mining, Shipping & Transport, and Tax.
This consistent top-tier performance highlights the firm’s deep industry knowledge, legal excellence, and dedication to providing clients with tailored, high-quality legal and tax solutions.
In addition to its Tier 1 recognitions, Webber Wentzel was also recommended in several other practice areas: Construction, Intellectual Property, Real Estate and Projects & Infrastructure.
Additionally, The Legal 500 guide praises the exceptional talent within Webber Wentzel:
The 2025 Legal 500 guide also shines a spotlight on the calibre of talent at the firm:
- 13 lawyers are listed in the
Hall of Fame, recognising their long-standing contributions to the legal profession.
- 11 lawyers are named as
Leading Individuals for their continued excellence and leadership.
- 10 lawyers are recognised as
Next Generation Partners, representing the future of the legal sector.
- 4 lawyers have been identified as a
Rising Star, reflecting their exceptional promise and rapid career progression.
- An additional 61 practitioners received individual recognition by The Legal 500.
Being recognised by The Legal 500 is a great honour and a true testament to Webber Wentzel’s commitment to delivering high-quality legal and tax advice to clients, wherever they choose to do business. With consistent top-tier rankings and a deep bench of highly regarded legal professionals, the firm continues to set the benchmark for legal excellence in South Africa and beyond.
About The Legal 500
The Legal 500 assesses the strengths of law firms in over 100 jurisdictions and highlights those that are providing the most cutting-edge and innovative advice in corporate counsel. Research results are based on feedback from clients, submissions from law firms, interviews with leading practice lawyers, and a team of researchers who have unrivalled experience in the legal market.
