https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx Webber Wentzel feed en-us Copyright 2020 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:03:46 +0200 Sample Code http://server/image.jpg https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx 473dc4d6-8068-46ba-9442-f47ff216138c ece7ab17-1f80-46e0-b081-ceccc1bc3324 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/the-confluence-revolution-how-private-credit-is-redefining-access-risk-and-innovation-in-africa-part-2.aspx Part 2 takes the conversation further with insights from several leading African credit fund managers. They share what they are seeing on the ground, including tighter credit selection, rising demand from mid-market borrowers and the growing focus on governance and risk discipline as deal volumes increase. 2025-11-27T22:00:00Z a7d0cc68-33a9-461c-a295-77d031228b4f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/the-confluence-revolution-why-private-credit-is-gaining-traction-in-africa-part-1.aspx Africa has observed rapid growth in private credit over the last few years, and when considering this rise alongside the broader trends we are witnessing, one word comes to mind- "confluence". 2025-11-10T22:00:00Z 1c6f3aee-4f8e-4844-a70e-158f268e7659 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/sa-delisted-what-comes-next.aspx The Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) confirmed at its Plenary held during the week of 20 – 24 October 2025 that South Africa has been removed from the FATF's greylist. 2025-10-26T22:00:00Z cded683d-79eb-4399-b860-85c061f1ecbb https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/fund-managers-demand-greater-flexibility-as-new-capital-streams-emerge-in-pe-and-vc-market.aspx The investment landscape within the African private equity and venture capital markets has changed both slowly and suddenly since 2020. Low interest rates initially led to a boom in private capital deals in 2021 and 2022, totalling USD 7,4 billion and USD 7,6 billion in value, respectively. By 2023, however, private capital deals declined by 28% in volume and 22% in value, a nominal decline of USD 1,7 billion. 2024-04-22T22:00:00Z 2aae8b69-2e94-4b11-84fe-eb09b5491a57 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-gears-up-for-the-20th-avca-conference-in-johannesburg.aspx As a leading African law firm with top private equity legal advisers, we welcome the 20th Annual African Private Capital Association (AVCA) Conference in Johannesburg. 2024-04-17T22:00:00Z 715f7f6e-44eb-4665-8930-e39a28d085d4 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-embraces-generative-ai-as-part-of-its-ongoing-innovation-journey.aspx Webber Wentzel is taking the lead on responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) investment within the African legal landscape as part of its continued commitment to deliver an exceptional client experience and foster an open, creative, and entrepreneurial culture. 2023-06-22T22:00:00Z 9e5119aa-4bdc-4eaf-af25-6d9d22bb2d2c https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africa-has-been-grey-listed-what-are-the-implications-for-the-country-going-forward.aspx South Africa’s greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has significant implications for its economic growth and global competitiveness, but moves are already being taken to satisfy the FATF 2023-02-23T22:00:00Z 85f3c810-77b1-45bc-83f1-cc6905f2b55a https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-recognised-as-2022-south-africa-law-firm-of-the-year-by-top-ranked-legal.aspx Webber Wentzel has been awarded the 2022 South Africa Law Firm of the Year in the EMEA Awards by Top Ranked Legal. 2022-12-20T22:00:00Z f8dc1ca7-ff1b-40cf-a34f-acd607225dd7 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-investment-funds-group-wins-two-prestigious-awards.aspx Webber Wentzel was awarded the Funds Legal Advisor of the Year title for the 6th time (and third consecutive year) at the 10th Private Equity Africa (PEA) Awards 2022. 2022-11-06T22:00:00Z f19bec74-96d4-403a-9b61-5abd2818e723 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-won-the-african-legal-awards-for-african-law-firm-of-the-year.aspx Webber Wentzel has been named African Law Firm of the Year (Mid-Large Sized Practice) at the 2022 African Legal Awards. 2022-10-23T22:00:00Z 81ab326d-e38e-41b6-8ac9-2b4250931503 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/regulators-take-steps-to-encourage-esg-in-the-financial-services-industry.aspx The FSCA is taking a number of steps, beyond introducing amendments to Regulation 28, to encourage pension funds to invest in green and other ESG investments. 2022-09-11T22:00:00Z 2595e973-e0fb-47ab-b589-424bed78d3c7 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/esg-disclosure-framework-in-the-pipeline-for-south-african-financial-services-companies.aspx The South African Reserve Bank will shortly issue a draft sketching an ESG disclosure framework for the financial services organisations that it supervises. 2022-09-11T22:00:00Z 554b4bc4-467c-4931-9abb-6622cc9dfd5c https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/capital-raising-and-deployment-insights-series.aspx To mark the culmination of the most recent topic of focus between Africa Legal and Webber Wentzel, we are proud to present a downloadable compilation of content focused on capital raising and deployment. 2022-06-12T22:00:00Z 05ea4a73-ce49-4560-b220-84d2c0aac7e5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-recognised-in-chambers-global-2022.aspx Earlier this year, Webber Wentzel was awarded South Africa Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Africa Awards 2022. Yesterday, Chambers Global released its 2022 results, ranking law firm practices and lawyers according to their client service, commercial vision, business understanding, diligence and value for money. 2022-02-17T22:00:00Z 671da294-5116-4473-962b-e48299d59bcd https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/private-equity-opportunities-open-up-post-pandemic.aspx While the Covid-19 pandemic has had a clear impact on some of the private equity firms’ fundraising timelines and targets, this was partly offset by increased development finance institutions’ (DFI) activity, which meant that the private equity sector was in general fairly resilient in 2021. 2022-01-18T22:00:00Z 8b302007-fd91-4f0f-a254-245d0025b7fa https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-african-law-year-to-come-2022-and-year-in-review-2021.aspx Webber Wentzel has contributed to the Linklaters' global guide series - Year to Come 2022 and Year in Review 2021. The series brings together analysis, thinking and highlights from lawyers around the world across multiple jurisdictions, in the form of topic-specific and jurisdictional guides. 2022-01-17T22:00:00Z 5a0eb651-4947-4feb-a622-2c94c23fe3cd https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/international-comparative-legal-guide-to-alternative-investment-funds-laws-and-regulations-2021.aspx Webber Wentzel has contributed to the International Comparative Legal Guide to Alternative Investment Funds Laws and Regulations 2021. 2021-08-11T22:00:00Z add03df2-e422-4718-9c0d-e4a6b99de495 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/a-journey-of-growth-and-success.aspx Webber Wentzel Senior Partner Christo Els and Managing Partner, Sally Hutton, chat to Tom Pearson in a podcast focussing on the growth and success of one of Africa’s foremost law firms. 2021-08-09T22:00:00Z 0322fd8e-8918-4014-bd9e-294b944abbac https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/africa-funds-benchmark-survey-2021.aspx With the increased need for patient capital both globally and in particular on the African continent, private equity continues to play a significant role in the funding of projects and deals across the continent. 2021-05-17T22:00:00Z 5bbe568b-e035-4c12-a3c3-f9edd5f6a21b https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/sa-lets-do-business-ebook.aspx ​A tailored and on-the-ground perspective for business in South Africa and those looking to invest in South Africa. 2021-02-28T22:00:00Z 62f3c555-0ca0-44a5-8922-2c4d35ba2b78 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzels-expertise-recognised-by-chambers-global.aspx Chambers Global has released their 2021 results. Webber Wentzel had an exceptional year with key highlights. 2021-02-21T22:00:00Z 3450a7ad-c57c-4c61-b508-fac36c9fb28f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/21-legal-developments-for-businesses-to-monitor-in-2021.aspx We have collated a snapshot of key themes to track in 2021 and of 21 legal developments for the year which you will need to keep a tab on. 2021-02-17T22:00:00Z b7e50f57-8d37-48f8-b1a4-ce2be80a0685 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/linklaters-global-guide-year-in-review-2020-and-year-to-come-2021.aspx We have contributed to the Linklaters' global guide series - Year in Review 2020 and Year to Come 2021. 2020-12-06T22:00:00Z d4005d8a-b272-4627-a0a0-0f14153a514a https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-strengthens-its-hold-on-the-african-funds-market-with-funds-legal-advisor-of-the-year-award.aspx Webber Wentzel was awarded the 2020 Funds Legal Advisor of the Year at the 9th Annual Private Equity Africa (PEA) GP & Advisor Awards held on 19 November 2020. 2020-11-19T22:00:00Z f2a7dbbc-f15b-47ad-9b66-c4c44102b5df https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/reflections-on-2019-and-key-insights-for-2020.aspx Each year we publish a South Africa - Year in Review and Year to Come 2019/2020 insights piece with our alliance partner, Linklaters. 2020-01-08T22:00:00Z 4c992168-ca13-4f6a-b890-ff602327ee68 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-wins-at-the-agf-service-providers-awards.aspx Webber Wentzel was awarded two awards at the 2019 Africa Global Funds (AGF) Awards held on 24 October 2019. 2019-10-28T22:00:00Z 88cebca6-d162-4c67-855b-4a49bcd0dc54 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/chambers-and-partners-2019-alternative-funds-guide.aspx This guide provides expert legal commentary on key issues for business and an overview of the important developments in the most significant jurisdictions. 2019-10-17T22:00:00Z 955c2ebc-96f7-41a4-8c7f-8a0a8e7f062e https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-is-african-law-firm-of-the-year-at-the-african-legal-awards.aspx Webber Wentzel received the coveted African Law Firm of the Year award at the 2019 African Legal Awards on Friday, 6 September 2019. 2019-09-08T22:00:00Z 2b6159ca-02c1-4590-9e7b-01b8214ae90f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/mauritius-maintains-appeal-for-investment-managers-focused-on-africa.aspx Not just the ultimate holiday stop, Mauritius is also a preferred jurisdiction for fund managers looking to establish African-focused funds. A scenic island off the coast of Africa, Mauritius' main competitive advantage is its proximity to the jurisdictions that African-focused funds invest in, but it is also business oriented and regulation friendly, with enviable tax efficiencies. 2019-04-14T22:00:00Z 435dfde8-0b30-4fe0-8b18-da9becc35071 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/private-equity-in-africa-unpacking-fundraising-trends-a-legal-perspective.aspx 2018 was a watershed year in many respects for private equity in Africa. In the wake of the Abraaj collapse and other market fluctuations, we will in 2019 likely see significant shifts in the industry, with key changes to all stakeholders’ strategies expected to emerge. 2019-02-25T22:00:00Z afee4f87-93fd-4595-a44c-c2e401d4278d https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-publishes-insights-pieces-looking-at-key-legal-and-regulatory-developments-for-2018-2019.aspx Webber Wentzel together with its alliance partner, Linklaters, recently published a Year in Review and Year to Come 2018/2019 insights piece. This publication highlights significant legal and regulatory developments that took place in South Africa during 2018, and expected changes for 2019. 2019-01-14T22:00:00Z 54a1b71f-22e0-44f7-8723-95e8900787ac https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-wins-at-the-2018-gea-gp-and-advisor-awards.aspx Webber Wentzel has won the 2018 Private Equity Africa (PEA) Local Legal Advisor of the Year Award at the 7th Annual PEA GP & Advisor Awards. The Awards, held in partnership with the London Business School Private Equity Institute, celebrate the achievements of private equity houses and their advisors. 2018-06-18T22:00:00Z 715d967d-1b92-48ca-87b5-61d5f106971d https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-strengthens-its-funds-practice.aspx Webber Wentzel re-appoints Michael Denenga, one of South Africa's leading experts in finance and investment funds. 2018-04-08T22:00:00Z 7cba4600-e6cb-4c8f-8049-364fd23e56c0 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africa-year-in-review-and-year-to-come-2017-2018.aspx In 2017, we saw significant legal and regulatory changes affecting South African businesses. It is likely that 2018 will bring further changes. 2018-01-24T22:00:00Z 9820ab5f-201e-4080-8f9a-1c1076f45bfb https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/the-2017-agf-africa-service-providers-awards-recognises-webber-wentzel.aspx The winners of the annual AGF Africa Service Providers Awards have been announced and Webber was awarded Best legal service: investment funds and Best tax advisory firm. 2017-11-16T22:00:00Z 3e399a73-7247-4f45-b1fa-3dc833bfbbe5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/investment-funds-the-south-african-headquarter-company-regime-hurdle.aspx With the increasing appetite for investments into African jurisdictions, the South African private equity landscape needs to adapt in order to attract direct foreign investment and to facilitate the seamless investment and divestment in and from these jurisdictions. 2017-08-17T22:00:00Z e191a7b1-1fec-4eb5-9370-ffc9f6c7bdb5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/2017-draft-taxation-laws-amendment-bill-and-draft-tax-administration-laws-amendment-bill.aspx The 2017 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill and Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill were released for comment on 19 July 2017. In our latest newsletter, we focus on some of the core amendments proposed in the draft legislation relating to direct and indirect taxes as well as tax administration. As your trusted tax advisor, we remain committed to providing you with pertinent information to help you navigate the complex and shifting tax laws. 2017-07-27T22:00:00Z