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Accolades
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10th Annual M&A Advisor awards
Webber Wentzel has been named as one of the overall winners of the Magnus Deal of the Year category ($1 billion to under $3 billion) for its involvement in the acquisition of a controlling interest in Massmart Holdings Limited by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, during the 10th Annual M&A Advisor awards gala dinner held in New York in December 2011. |
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Who's Who Legal Law Firm of the Year 2011
Webber Wentzel was once again named as the leading firm in South Africa in its annual awards. It was the third occasion in the past six years that it has gained this recognition. Lawyers from Webber Wentzel were listed more times than those from any other firm in the country. Editor in chief Callum Campbell said, “By winning this award, Webber Wentzel demonstrates the exceptional breadth, depth and calibre of its expertise. We are delighted to recognise the firm once again as the leader in South Africa.” |
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Who's Who Legal 2011
Twenty six of Webber Wentzel's partners are considered as "outstanding in terms of experience, expertise and reputation". Twelve practice areas have been recognised including, Aviation, Banking, Capital Markets, Competition, Competition Economics, Franchise, Insurance and Reinsurance, Internet & e-Commerce, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mining, Project Finance, Public Procurement and Regulatory Communications. |
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mergermarket 2010
Webber Wentzel and Linklaters have topped the M&A rankings by deal volume and value respectively in the Middle East and Africa. |
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DealMakers Annual Awards 2010
Ranked second by deal value in General Corporate Finance, second in Mergers and Acquisitions by deal value and fourth by deal flow. Webber Wentzel's consistency in retaining podium positions in both M&A and General Corporate General Finance was cemented. Wal-Mart's acquisition of 51% of Massmart was awarded "Deal of the Year 2010". Webber Wentzel are advisors to Wal-Mart on this matter. |
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Chambers Global 2011
Thirty two Webber Wentzel lawyers have been recognised as ‘Leaders in their Fields’ which is the highest number of individual rankings of any South African law firm. In addition, Webber Wentzel is recognised in nine of Chambers' rankings by practice and has been ranked in the first tier for Competition/Antitrust, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Energy & Natural Resources: Mining, Media & Broadcasting and Projects: Project Finance/PPP and within Africa. We were also ranked within the first tier for Tanzania in the area of General Business Law: Overseas Counsel. |
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DealMakers Global Awards 2011
Webber Wentzel has been awarded the DealMakers Global Award for 2011. |
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IFLR1000 Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms 2012
Ranked as a leading, top tier firm in Banking, Capital Markets, Competition, Project Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions - the first time a South African law firm has been ranked in Tier 1 across all practice areas.. |
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Legal 500 2011
Webber Wentzel has gained prestigious rankings in twelve categories in the latest edition of the publication. The firm has been ranked in the top tier for its work in Competition, Corporate/M&A (Johannesburg office), Dispute Resolution, Investment Funds, Mining, Projects & Infrastructure and Shipping. We have been ranked in the second tier for our work in Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A (Cape Town office), Intellectual Property, Labour & Employment and Tax. |
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Best Lawyers: South Africa 2011
Twenty-six partners have been chosen for inclusion with two lawyers ranked as "Lawyer of the Year". The firm is noted for its work in Antitrust, Arbitration & Mediation, Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate, Derivatives, Finance, Health Care, Insurance, Litigation, Media, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mining, Natural Resources, Private Equity, Project Finance & Development, Regulatory, Tax and Trade. |
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PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2011
Twenty-six Webber Wentzel attorneys have been nominated as leaders in their respective fields and the firm is recognised in 15 of PLC’s rankings by practice area, including top tier for its work in Banking and finance, Capital markets: debt and equity, Competition/anti-trust, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Insurance and Tax. The firm was also nominated for its work in Energy, Intellectual property, Labour and employee benefits, Outsourcing, Private equity: buyouts, Private equity: fund formation, TMT: Media and TMT: Telecommunications. |
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Legal Experts EMEA 2012
Forty one Webber Wentzel partners have been listed as experts within the following fields: Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Labour and Employment, Mining, Projects and infrastructure, Shipping and Tax. |
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Leadership Excellence Award 2010/2011
Webber Wentzel has been awarded the Leadership Excellence Award for 2010/2011 by the CRF Institute. |
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