Werksmans
Werksmans Attorneys is a South African corporate and commercial law firm with over 200 lawyers practising in more than 23 areas of law.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Werksmans Attorneys is a corporate and commercial law firm in South Africa. According to its website, it practises in over 23 diverse areas of law with a team of over 200 skilled lawyers, and specialises in corporate and commercial matters. Its stated track record includes mergers and acquisitions, banking & finance, and commercial litigation & dispute resolution. It is a founding member of the LEX Africa Alliance, with representation in 30 countries through the Werksmans LEX Africa alliance, and describes itself as a pre-eminent corporate and commercial law firm in South Africa.
History
Werksmans Attorneys is a South African corporate and commercial law firm. Its website states that it has 107 years of leading expertise and describes a 100-year old moral code subscribing the firm to honesty, integrity and the highest of business principles. It is a founding member of the LEX Africa Alliance, with representation in 30 countries through the Werksmans LEX Africa alliance. The firm states that it was recognised by the National Department of Social Development together with The National CSI Registrar, which formally accredited Werksmans as a platinum community contributor for the period 2010–2011.
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Pre-eminent corporate and commercial law firm in South Africa
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