https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx Webber Wentzel feed en-us Copyright 2020 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:11:34 +0200 Sample Code http://server/image.jpg https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx ed32aa2f-01bf-4b18-9b4c-2865ab3e84b6 718eff00-6e90-4c03-b93f-f62b69a58eaf https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/high-court-compels-disclosure-of-london-arbitration-record-mv-smart.aspx On 22 December 2025, the KwaZulu Natal High Court delivered an important judgment in The National Ports Authority, a division of Transnet (SOC) Ltd v The Owners and Underwriters of the MV Smart [Case No. A 11/2016]. The court directed that a substantial body of documents produced in confidential London arbitration proceedings be disclosed for purposes of related litigation in South Africa. 2025-12-22T22:00:00Z dfb93e4c-0fb0-4740-8a67-065b6f5d7a1a https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-celebrates-its-chambers-global-2025-rankings.aspx ​​​Webber Wentzel has once again affirmed its position as a leading law firm in South Africa with outstanding results in the Chambers Global 2025 rankings. The firm has secured 15 Band 1 category rankings, maintaining its status as the top-ranked Band 1 firm in the country. 2025-02-13T22:00:00Z 42804b2f-1ff4-4bf7-bf58-9eddf4416d74 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-recognised-as-a-top-tier-firm-by-the-legal-500.aspx The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2024 guide has recognised Webber Wentzel as a top-tier firm. Notably, Webber Wentzel has been ranked as the leading law firm with the most Tier 1 rankings compared to all other firms ranked in South Africa, a status it has maintained for the past 11 years. 2024-03-26T22:00:00Z 7eb0f1d5-04a3-4c4b-9727-de69532660a5 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 a853409b-8c08-4a41-8d3a-77dbc66bcec0 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 6798e2cb-ae73-45c8-8793-e43c790c14e0 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 c2787512-060c-4482-a098-9fc946afe6ae 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 b8c6f96d-a47b-44fe-974f-f191d076ff75 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/recent-esg-related-developments-in-the-maritime-sector.aspx New regulations affecting South Africa’s maritime sector seek to raise standards relating to the environment, health and safety and governance. 2022-10-20T22:00:00Z 6d007579-0be5-440a-9b3c-db4dfc83000f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/22-legal-developments-for-businesses-to-monitor-in-2022.aspx We have collated a snapshot of key themes to track in 2022 and of 22 legal developments for the year which you will need to keep a tab on. In 2022, various legal developments are expected to have an impact on businesses, particularly in the fields of liability, ESG, digital and economic transformation. 2022-03-22T22:00:00Z aead324a-56f5-4b50-9fb5-4358115a1418 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 022c4da8-1680-4f18-a0e4-6d1b0c42d56d 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 8542c606-5d0b-4d52-a772-d1a530e146d9 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 dcc29d66-4865-4e20-bb02-3f45b4e9adf6 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/new-draft-maritime-occupational-health-and-safety-amendment-regulations-2021.aspx New draft health and safety regulations for the maritime industry have been published for comment, updating the current regulations with amended or new definitions and additional safety measures 2021-07-11T22:00:00Z 78266edd-7d3a-49a2-8252-3529e120ccf8 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 213bb454-86e0-48e4-9b7b-58e70523042e 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 0934e9ed-7058-4484-9a3f-05be8222b47e 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 f4116eae-e161-479d-9742-e54bbe655499 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 1f0d28fa-241f-4a4d-82e8-7bf8d131f72c https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/shipping-ports-and-travel-update-and-guidelines-on-covid-19-samsa-notice.aspx The South African Maritime Safety Authority, published Marine Notice 21, dated 31 March 2020, which contains Directions issued by the Minister of Transport in terms of Regulation 10(7) of the Lockdown 2020-04-01T22:00:00Z 3f38289c-8917-4a1a-bc5b-5ee13526a98a https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/shipping-ports-and-travel-update-and-guidelines-on-covid-19.aspx Following President Ramaphosa's address to the nation on 15 March 2020, declaring the Covid-19 outbreak a national state of disaster, new regulations have been published in terms of the National Ports Act (effective 18 March 2020) which have a significant effect on shipping, ports, international trade and travel related matters. 2020-03-19T22:00:00Z 7f2b3200-0f98-49c2-94d6-0f368be0c404 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/chambers-global-recognises-excellence-at-webber-wentzel.aspx Chambers Global has released their 2020 results. Webber Wentzel had an exceptional year with key highlights. 2020-02-13T22:00:00Z f66bda71-d2c5-4a5c-bb27-93f770521c3c 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 402de9e5-01c8-4fff-a84b-e14be6c16570 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/comprehensive-maritime-transport-policy.aspx The Department of Transport (the DOT) recently approved the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy (the CMTP) which was published in the Government Gazette on 12 June 2017. 2017-06-27T22:00:00Z