
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘James McKinnell is a seasoned litigator with excellent commercial acumen. He is knowledgeable and strategic and has a well-run team who delivers high-value work under tight timelines.’
- ‘James McKinnell is a good communicator and has the ability to calm down clients in difficult situations. He is also an excellent negotiator who advocates for his clients while being understanding of the counterparty's position.’
- ‘Tim Gordon Grant has excellent client relationship skills, and meticulous attention to detail.’
- 'Jonathan Barnes is becoming a leader in South Africa's dispute resolution space. Jonathan is precise, efficient, and knowledgeable. I value his forthright approach and his practical insights.'
- ‘They are a very well-oiled litigation machine.’
- ‘They allocate the right level of seniority to our queries. They understand our business and have experience of litigating in court and via arbitration.'
Key clients
- African Rainbow Minerals Limited
- Coronation Fund Managers Limited
- Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI)
- African Rainbow Minerals Limited and Patrice Motsepe
- Public Investment Corporation SOC Limited
- KPMG Incorporated
- South African Heritage Resources Agency
- The Robben Island Museum and the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture
- National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
- BHP Billiton Plc (BHP)
- Public Investment Corporation SOC Limited (PIC)
- KPMG Incorporated
Work highlights
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Lyndal Anderson; Jonathan Sahli
Other key lawyers
Tim Gordon-Grant; James McKinnell; Adam Anderson; Tori Herholdt; Clement Mkiva; Kabwela Chisaka; Jonathan Barnes; Kelly Calvert-Evers; Kelly Mzobe; Angela Matlata; Callum O'Connor; Gerhard Rudolph; Wihan Meintjes