Webber Wentzel‘s employment team is praised for its ’collaborative approach’, with its offering encompassing advice on individual and collective employment law, benefits, health and safety, immigration, and pensions. Department lead Kate Collier, is instrumental in mining matters. Lizle Louw is well known for her expertise in corporate and collective labour matters within the financial services sector, Eugene Phajane advises clients in the mining, energy, consultancy, and manufacturing sectors, and Johan Olivier regularly represents key clients in the Labour Courts. Nick Robb is another notable name in the group with expertise in handling employment disputes, senior executive matters, and business rescue-related issues. Kenneth Coster and Dhevarsha Ramjettan represent large multinational corporations and household names, and Brett Abraham, Andries Kruger, Mpumelelo Nxumalo, and Siya Ngcamu are also key to the team.
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- ‘Good availability, flexible, innovative thinking and practical advice.'
- ‘The legal team at this practice is truly unique in its depth of expertise and collaborative approach.'
- 'Potential clients would be impressed by the team's extensive experience across a wide range of employment law matters, from complex litigation to proactive compliance advice.’
- ‘The individuals I have had the pleasure of working with at this practice are truly exceptional.'
- 'They are not only highly skilled legal professionals but also possess a deep understanding of their clients' industries and business needs.'
Key clients
- InterCement South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Heineken International B.V.
- Daybreak Foods (Pty) Ltd
- Anglo Corporate Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Ivanplats (Pty) Ltd
- Adviceworx (Pty) Ltd
- Emirates
- Impala Bafokeng Resources (Pty) Ltd
- Macsteel Centres SA
- Anglo American Platinum
- Multichoice
- Woolworths Holdings
Lawyers
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Siya Ngcamu
Practice head
Kate Collier
Other key lawyers
Lizle Louw; Eugene Phajane; Johan Olivier; Nick Robb; Kenneth Coster; Dhevarsha Ramjettan; Brett Abraham; Andries Kruger; Mpumelelo Nxumalo; Siya Ngcamu