Webber Wentzel is 'exceptionally competent' in land restitution, mining, infrastructure, student housing, and commercial projects, among others. Practice head Sulani Jooste oversees vast numbers of noteworthy, complex real estate matters, and is ably supported by Mark McIntosh, who is experienced in advising clients that are active in the mining, finance, hospitality, and commercial sectors. Samantha Farren is adept in commercial property law, property development and finance, and the registration of security, while Desiree Bayman is notably skilled in issues related to land use and renewable energy initiatives. Venashrie Mannar handles mortgage bonds and servitudes, and Abdul Allie is another key contributor to the practice.
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- 'They strike a rare balance: highly skilled and thorough in their work, yet never cold or distant in their interactions. This makes collaboration smooth and effective, and ensures that clients always feel supported and respected and therefore make the team a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘The Team is highly effective and acts immediately on instructions.'
- ‘Sulani Jooste always go the extra mile in getting transactions done. Difficulties or complex transactions are handled superbly with her vast experience in real estate transactions.’
Key clients
- Assore South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Stellantis NV
- Lebalelo Water User Association
- Transnet
- Rand Merchant Bank
- First National Bank Ltd
- ABSA Bank
- Investec Bank
- Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (South Africa) Limited
- Anglo Corporate Services
- Sasol South Africa Ltd
- Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd
Work highlights
Advising Assore on its land development project to establish a warehouse precinct, to be known as Insimbi Ridge.
Advised Transnet on its corporatising its port business, Transnet National Ports Authority, by transferring its TNPA business (including immovable property, employees, contracts, assets and liabilities) into a newly formed company, as required in terms of the National Ports Act, 12 of 2005.
Advised Rand Merchant Bank (a division of FirstRand Bank Ltd) as Lender and Mandated Lead Arranger to the Oya hybrid project.
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Practice head
Sulani Jooste
Other key lawyers
Mark McIntosh; Samantha Farren; Desiree Bayman; Venashrie Mannar; Abdul Allie