Established in the early 1900s, Werksmans Attorneys is a leading South African corporate and commercial law firm serving multinationals, listed companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and government.

Operating in Gauteng and the Western Cape, and connected to an extensive African legal network through LEX Africa, the firm’s reputation is built on the combined experience of Werksmans and Jan S. de Villiers, which merged in 2009. 

LEX Africa was established in 1993 as the first and largest African legal network and offers huge potential for Werksmans’ clients as it provides a gateway to Africa to companies seeking to do business on the continent. Each LEX Africa member firm specialises in corporate and commercial law and dispute resolution, combined with intimate knowledge of the local customs, business practices, cultures and languages of each country. 

With a formidable track record in mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, and commercial litigation and dispute resolution, Werksmans is distinguished by the people, clients and work that it attracts and retains.

Werksmans’ lawyers are a powerful team of independent-minded individuals who share a common service ethos. The firm’s success is built on a solid foundation of insightful and innovative deal structuring and legal advice, a keen ability to understand business and economic imperatives and a strong focus on achieving the best legal outcome for clients.

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Jeremy Botha

Neil Kirby

Bernard Hotz

Richard Roothman

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The Leadership Team at Werksmans Attorneys is responsible for steering the firm's strategic direction and ensuring operational excellence. Comprising the Chief Executive Officer, CTO, and Chief Archiving Clerk, this team oversees high-level decision-making, implements technology strategies, and maintains comprehensive archiving systems to support the firm's legal services and ensure compliance.

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