Baker McKenzie Johannesburg excels in cross-border employment, industrial relations, restructurings, and employee mobility for multinational companies. Practice head Johan Botes advises on multi-jurisdictional matters, including contracts, benefits, and post-deal integration. Shane Johnson counsels local and international clients, including on cross-border projects, while Kirsty Gibson focuses on dismissals, negotiations, and restructurings. Paul Williams advises on pension-related matters and Jordan Moonsamy and Bhekithemba Mbatha are also key members of the practice.
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- 'The team allocated to us is very professional and knowledgeable.'
- 'Having attended a few of their networking sessions, its evident that a lot of work goes into the morale of their staff and that even the juniors know how they fit into the bigger picture.'
- 'I value their professionalism and the fact that they are approachable. There is no such thing as a silly question. I also know that they will do everything in their power to help us.'
Key clients
- Infinite Partners
Work highlights
Advised Infinite Partners on the employment aspects relating to its investment in a group of companies that operate within the information technology and telecommunications sector as Fibre Network Operators and an Internet Service Provider in South Africa.
Practice head
Johan Botes
Other key lawyers
Shane Johnson; Kirsty Gibson focuses; Paul Williams; Jordan Moonsamy; Bhekithemba Mbatha