Lawyers and advisers in South Africa
The Corporate INTL directory lists 17 experts in South Africa from 17 firms.
The most represented practice areas in South Africa are Advisory & Accounting, Corporate, Commercial & M&A and Construction. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
Experts
Alexis Apostolidis
Partner: Patent Litigation; Head: Competition Law Group Mr Apostolidis holds a Bachelor of Science (chemistry and law) and a Bachelor of Laws (cum laude) from the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) and is an attorney of the High Court…
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Dr Daniel N. Erasmus
Dr Daniel N. Erasmus focuses on tax controversy with a general emphasis on complex domestic and international issues, and a particular emphasis on transfer pricing issues. His more than 29 years’ experience includes all aspects of income…
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Grant Williams
Grant is a partner in our commercial group. He specialises in corporate and commercial, technology, media and telecoms, public procurement and compliance. Eversheds Sutherland is known for its commercial awareness and industry knowledge…
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Lynne Gordon
Lynne spent the first half of her career in classical marketing at P&G, the world’s leading Consumer Goods company. She worked in SA, as well as in developing markets around the world, focusing on brand development & strategies for growth.…
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Melanie Kirsten Hart
Melanie is a partner in the Employment department in the Johannesburg office of Fasken Martineau. Her experience includes the drafting of contracts of employment and other employment-related agreements and collective agreements, the…
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Mike Patterson
Mike Patterson has been engaged in the marine surveying, insurance and shipping industry since 1981. He has had the opportunity to work all over the world on behalf of various local and international principals which also include insurance…
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Niel Pienaar
ECOVIS ARB Auditors Inc. is an audit firm with an industry presence of more than 35 years. The firm is an active member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors. Over the…
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Richard Hoal
QUALIFICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS B.Soc.Sc. | LL.B. (UND) Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law and International Trade Admitted as an Attorney in 1996 Admitted as a Conveyancer Admitted to appear in the High Court of South Africa…
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Susan Abro
Susan Abro has been practising Law for the past 26 years. She is the sole proprietor of her business, which she started in 1995, and specialises in Family Law and Litigation, having acted in over 3,000 matters. Susan is an expert on family…
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Cormac Cullinan
Cormac Cullinan, director of Cape Town firm Cullinan & Associates, has been named Environmental Law Firm of the Year in South Africa at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026.
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Julia Stephens
Julia Stephens, Director and Head of the Trademark Department at KISCH IP in South Africa, is recognised in the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026 as Trademark Law Firm of the Year in South Africa.
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Adela Petersen
Adela Petersen is the Managing Director of Fairbridges Wertheim Becker, a leading South African law firm recognised as Administrative Law Firm of the Year in South Africa at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2025. The award acknowledges the…
View profile →Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good lawyer or adviser in South Africa?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in South Africa, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each lawyer or adviser listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a lawyer cost in South Africa?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in South Africa if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of South Africa, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local lawyer or adviser in South Africa, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Can I find an English-speaking lawyer or adviser in South Africa?
Many lawyers and advisers who work with international clients advise in English, but it is worth checking. Ask about working languages when you first get in touch, and whether documents can be provided in English as well as the local language.
Should I use a lawyer or an adviser?
Use a lawyer for legal advice, contracts and anything that may end up before a court or a regulator. Advisers such as accountants, tax advisers and consultants handle compliance, financial and business advice. Many matters need both, which is why Find an Expert lists both, under the Legal and Advisory specialisms.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in South Africa through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.