This year our signature publication, Investing in South Africa 2012/2013, is titled: Postcards from an Investment Destination. Directed at potential investors, it provides an overview of South Africa's legal environment.

In the foreword, partner Haydn Davies, says: "South Africa is a beautiful country. It is also one with many opportunities, great diversity and an entrepreneurial spirit. As one of South Africa’s leading full-service law firms, Webber Wentzel has a long history of assisting international corporations investing in South Africa. We also advise many of South Africa’s leading corporations. We look forward to working with you as you invest in our country".

Please click here to read our online e-Book. Note that, because the file is large, it may take a while to load. Alternatively click on the relevant link below to download a pdf file of that chapter.

Please note that the information in this document is of a general nature and does not constitute legal advice. It was accurate as at October 2012.

Foreword by Haydn Davies
Foreword by Roddy McKean
Chapter 01: South Africa
Chapter 02: Financial Assistance for Investment
Chapter 03: Investment Vehicles
Chapter 04: An Overview of South Africa's Company Law Regime
Chapter 05: Taxation and Double Taxation Agreements
Chapter 06: Exchange Control
Chapter 07: Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
Chapter 08: Employment Law
Chapter 09: Intellectual Property and Franchising
Chapter 10: Competition Law
Chapter 11: Real Estate
Chapter 12: Mining and Mineral Law
Chapter 13: An Overview of Consumer Protection in South Africa
Chapter 14: Banking Regulation and Supervision in South Africa
Chapter 15: Securitisation
Chapter 16: Collective Investment Schemes, Exchange Traded Funds and Hedge Funds
Chapter 17: Media and Communications, Telecommunications and Broadcasting
Chapter 18: South Africa's Trade Relations and use of Trade Remedies
Chapter 19: Project Development and Finance
Chapter 20: Environmental Law
Chapter 21: Climate Change and Carbon Trading
Chapter 22: Public Law Dispute Resolution
Chapter 23: Dispute Resolution
Chapter 24: Aviation Law
Chapter 25: Financial Services, Financial Markets and Market Abuse
Chapter 26: Money Laundering and Anti-Corruption
Chapter 27: Insurance Law
Chapter 28: Renewable Energy
Directory of Contributors
Acronyms and Abbreviations