Ms Doelie Lessing > Werksmans Attorneys > Cape Town, South Africa > Lawyer Profile

Werksmans Attorneys’ investment funds team, headed by Shayne Krige, is well versed in advising on a broad spectrum of investment funds work, including private equity and hedge fund mandates, as well as their interactions with the pensions industry. The department has particular strength in acting for investors, and has a solid track record in assisting with contentious matters. Robert Driman advises on the regulatory aspects of investment funds, and Doelie Lessing handles tax-related issues. Hilah Laskov and Mbongiseni Hlongwana have key roles in the team.

With an excellent track record in advising corporates and high-net-worth individuals and families on international tax planning, Michael Honiball heads Werksmans Attorneys‘ tax practice. Key pillars of strength for the department include assisting with the tax aspects of business rescue, private equity, inbound and outbound investments and estate planning, and members are often instructed in tax litigation. Ernest Mazansky is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with expertise encompassing corporate tax planning, exchange control, restructurings and share incentive schemes. Doelie Lessing has a strong reputation in tax matters in relation to cross-border share incentive arrangements and multi-jurisdictional investments.