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Webber Wentzel Legal Insights
Webber Wentzel is an African firm founded in South Africa more than 150 years ago. We provide in-depth legal and tax services throughout the continent. Our alliance with Linklaters and network of deep relationships with Africa's leading firms allows us to draw on the highest quality and most busine...
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Greylisting: Unveiling South Africa's AML Efforts and the 2025 Delisting Ambition
A year ago, greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) cast a shadow over South Africa's financial landscape. This designation, which repre...
ESG: Business and Human Rights - A year in review and what to look out for in 2024
Business and Human Rights (BHR) is on the rise in Africa, prompting companies to navigate an increasingly complex landscape. In this podcast, Pooja De...
Unpacking the anticipated legislative overhaul to existing maternity and parental leave provisions
The recent ruling in the Van Wyk v Minister of Employment and Labour matter has set the stage for a transformative shift in parental leave entitlement...
Trending Topics: Investment and Transformation in South Africa: a balance between two imperatives
South Africa, a country of rich diversity and historic transformation, stands at a crossroads, with investment catalysing economic growth and prosperi...
The truth about fraud - Part 2: Using business data and artificial intelligence to proactively detect fraud
Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to perpetrate fraud, it could also be used, in addition to pre-existing data analytics to proactiv...
The truth about fraud - Part 1: Using business data and artificial intelligence to proactively detect fraud
To be able to detect and prevent fraud, organsations should invest in tools that will help them proactively analyse and monitor data. The global foren...
The truth about fraud: The impact of fraudulent claims in the public sector
Fraud committed in the public sector has a negative impact on the government and taxpayers. It is therefore important that the appropriate mechanisms...
The truth about fraud: Defining fraud and unpacking fraudulent claims in the private sector
Fraud is a common law offense, which if not mitigated against, threatens the sustainability of businesses in both the private and public sectors.
Trending topics: Tax deductibility of ESG-related expenses
As we highlight the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, we consider the tax deductibility of related expenses.
Trending topics: Corporate Governance
The significance of the 'G' in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is fundamental to ensuring that businesses align with societal concerns and...
Trending topics: Ransomware attacks
Over the past few years, we've witnessed a significant upsurge in ransomware attacks, affecting individuals, businesses, and even critical infrastruct...
Using sustainability-linked financing for impact, to achieve ESG goals
In this podcast, Khurshid Fazel, Webber Wentzel partner in the banking and finance team catches up with Arvana Singh, Head of Sustainable Finance Solu...
Linklaters and Webber Wentzel unpack what the Financial Action Task Force’s greylisting of South Africa means
In February 2023, South Africa was put on a 'greylist' by the FATF for falling short of certain international standards for the combating of money lau...
ESG: Business and Human Rights - Unpacking the stages of the Human Rights Due Diligence process
Businesses are required to take ownership of, and commit to, respecting human rights in their organisations and throughout their entire value chain. T...
ESG: Business and Human Rights - What does it mean and why does it matter?
Business and Human Rights (BHR) has become increasingly important due to the world's increased focus on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Huma...
Greylisting of South Africa: Unpacking the economic impact, legislative interventions and its implementation
South Africa’s greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has significant implications for its economic growth and global competitiveness b...
Important competition law developments in South Africa – forecasts for 2022 – with Judge Dennis Davis
Daryl Dingley, head of Webber Wentzel's Competition team, hosted the Honourable Judge Dennis Davis to discuss recent competition law developments in S...
Consumer Sector Round Up - 2021 In Review
Over the past year, we have seen the spending patterns of South African consumers change, due to factors such as inflation and also COVID-19. Statisti...
In conversation with the Pension Funds Adjudicator
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) published its Annual Report for 2020/21, and whilst the OPFA recorded a reduction in the number of...
Important competition law developments in Nigeria - Part 2: Competition and trade issues in Nigeria
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is actively reviewing mergers and pursing several restrictive business practice inv...
Important competition law developments in Nigeria - Part 1: Merger control developments in Nigeria
Over the past few months, there have been some important merger control developments in Nigeria, including the recent amendment to the merger filing f...
Corruption in international arbitration proceedings
by Chandni Gopal, Dylan Cron, Prathik Mohanlall, Kirsten Wolmarans
Considering avenues of mitigating your company's risk ex...
The effect of recent COMESA competition law developments – a discussion with Dr Willard Mwemba – Pt 2 by Burton Phillips
The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has now been active for almost 10 years and has pioneered the development of regional competition law in Afric...
The effect of recent COMESA competition law developments – a discussion with Dr Willard Mwemba – Pt 1 by Daryl Dingley
The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has now been active for almost 10 years and has pioneered the development of regional competition law in Afric...
Investment protection under the AfCFTA
The African Continental Free Trade Area aims to increase intra-African trade and transform the economies on the African continent. With trade comes in...
COVID-19 Vaccines – Employer Considerations – Part 6: Personal information management of employee vaccine data
With the arrival of South Africa's first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines, many employers are grappling with the possibility of introducing workplace...
COVID-19 Vaccines – Employer Considerations – Part 5: The workplace as a site for vaccination
With the arrival of South Africa's first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines, many employers are grappling with the possibility of introducing workplace...
COVID-19 Vaccines – Employer Considerations – Part 4: Potential disciplinary issues
With the arrival of South Africa's first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines, many employers are grappling with the possibility of introducing workplace...
COVID-19 Vaccines – Employer Considerations – Part 3: Mandatory vaccination policies
With the arrival of South Africa's first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines, many employers are grappling with the possibility of introducing workplace...
COVID-19 Vaccines – Employer Considerations – Part 2: Health and safety obligations of employers
With the arrival of South Africa's first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines, many employers are grappling with the possibility of introducing workplace...
COVID-19 Vaccines – Employer Considerations – Part 1: The law on vaccines in South Africa
With the arrival of South Africa's first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines, many employers are grappling with the possibility of introducing workplace...
AfCFTA: Africa reopening for business and the role of DFI's
As the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) becomes effective from 1 January 2021, our podcast panel explores what is required to bring a...
Virtual Hearings in International Arbitration
Arbitration is increasingly used to resolve complex disputes. Our dispute resolution specialists have extensive experience in advising on domestic...
Tax insights on debt and corporate restructurings for businesses in distress
Given the current economic crisis as a consequence of the Covid 19 pandemic, as well as the state of the South African economy over the last few years...
Building an African Arbitration Destination
Arbitration is increasingly used to resolve complex disputes. Our dispute resolution specialists have extensive experience in advising on domestic and...
The role and responsibility of boards in the Covid-19 crisis
Covid-19 has changed organisations fundamentally, including their leadership and governance. Businesses with strong boards which have listened to and...
Part 3: Restructuring employment contracts for expats working in South Africa
Expats working in South Africa raise a myriad of complexities related to immigration, labour law and tax which employers and employees will need to un...
Part 2: Common questions around work visas and employment contracts
Expats working in South Africa raise a myriad of complexities related to immigration, labour law and tax which employers and employees will need to un...
Part 1: Assessing whether expat workers fall under South African employment law, and various aspects of contracts
Expats working in South Africa raise a myriad of complexities related to immigration, labour law and tax which employers and employees will need to un...
The Effect of Covid-19 on Cybersecurity and Cyber Breaches
Cybercrime is always a threat for businesses and governments. But the threat escalated during the Covid-19 lockdown, when working from home became the...