Spearheaded by Ayanda Nondwan, the litigation department at Eversheds Sutherland SA Inc represents clients in litigation, mediation, investigations, and pension and insurance fund claims. It has recently managed coordinated liquidation proceedings in the renewable energy sector to recover claims over R92m.

The ‘organised and expeditious’ dispute resolution team at Bowmans is highly skilled in cross-border disputes, class actions, shareholder conflicts, international arbitration, and restructuring litigation. Co-leader Lyndal Anderson advises public and private clients across the FMCG, auditing, financial services, telecoms, and mining industries. Co-leader Jonathan Sahli boasts expertise in cross-border litigation, arbitration, and High Court matters. Tim Gordon-Grant is a renowned litigator, Gerhard Rudolph excels in contentious litigation, and James McKinnell specialises in commercial, financial, tax, restructuring, and complex oil and gas disputes. Clement Mkiva, Jane Andropoulos, Jonathan Barnes, and Callum O’Connor are also key contacts at the firm.

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is well-known for handling complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, and high-stakes cross-border disputes across a diverse range of industries. It’s 'extremely focused and dedicated' team is led by Rishaban Moodley, who focuses on commercial litigation, administrative law, and forensic investigations with a strong track record in corporate probes and key mining-related cases. Dual-qualified Tim Fletcher leads on some of the most high-profile disputes in the country,  Lucinde Rhoodie boasts expertise in complex commercial, insolvency, banking, and regulatory litigation, and Clive Rumsey’s expertise lies in construction, engineering, and insurance law disputes. Anja Hofmeyr focuses on commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, and administrative review applications, while Jackwell Feris is well-known for his expertise in both domestic and international arbitrations, as well as mediation. Corne Lewis, Claudette Dutilleux, and Timothy Smit are also active members of the team, as are Imraan Abdullah and Burton Meyer. Corporate and white-collar investigations experts Annemari Krugel and Lebogang Makwela joined the team in August and October 2025 respectively.

ENSafrica boasts 'a wealth of experience' in dispute resolution; it is instructed by top corporates, state-owned enterprises, and government institutions on complex, high-value matters. Practice head Julia Ferraz-Cardoso is adept in mining, tax, gaming, administrative, and general commercial litigation, and she is ably supported by George van Niekerk, who advises a substantial number of listed and large corporations. John Zieff specialises in directors’ fiduciary duties, shareholder rights, and constitutional and administrative law, Aslam Moosajee is skilled in commercial and financial litigation, and Deon Lambert resolves disputes through mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings. James Haydock handles cases related to wind and solar farms, and Darren Band is key in precedent-setting matters.

Co-led by Sarah McKenzie and Maria Philippides, the 'brilliant' disputes team at Webber Wentzel routinely advises on complex corporate, contractual, and regulatory disputes, including class actions, across regulated sectors like finance, energy, insurance, healthcare, media, mining, and telecoms. McKenzie specialises in international and domestic commercial and treaty arbitrations, while Philippides advises top insurers, clients active in the security sector, and medical and dental professionals. Trevor Versfeld acts for major banks and mining companies, Nick Alp focuses on cross-border disputes, Vlad Movshovich is skilled in arbitration proceedings, and Priyesh Daya boasts expertise in corporate litigation. Dario Milo is also a key member of the department with a focus on football disputes, and Pooja Dela is active in administrative law disputes, and Michael Straeuli in financial services matters.

 

Acclaimed for its 'diverse capabilities', Werksmans Attorneys continues to routinely act in disputes in the High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, and Constitutional Court, and it is also adept in arbitration proceedings. Practice head Corlett Manaka specialises in aviation, commercial, competition, regulatory, local government, and constitutional law. Darren Willans handles arbitration and mediation proceedings, as well as pension fund, banking, and mining-related litigation. Jennifer Smit is skilled in contractual claims, Roger Wakefield in investment treaty arbitration, Trevor Boswell in restraint of trade matters, and Sarah Passmoor in insurance disputes. Faith Sikhavhakhavha, Akhona Bilatyi, David Hertz, and Simone Gast are further key contacts.

Clyde & Co LLP’s ‘excellent’ dispute resolution practice is led by eleven partners: Tony Hardie who focuses on insurance litigation, property, coverage, and subrogation; Daniel Le Roux, who is skilled in aviation, product liability, D&O, and construction claims; medical malpractice expert Amelia Costa; Deon Francis, who boasts expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters; personal injury specialist Reshana Pillay; Athol Gordon, who focuses on medical negligence; Arthur James with strength in admiralty and transport law; Lee Astfalck, a go-to choice for financial institutions; Wim Cilliers, who is sought after for professional indemnity and insurance disputes; construction expert Alon Meyerov; and Christopher MacRoberts with experience in financial lines coverage. Lauren Fine is another key name in the group.

Fasken routinely handles complex disputes for corporates and government bodies across the construction, pharmaceuticals, media, and mining industries. It also advises on protecting the assets of traditional communities and their leadership structures. Practice head Tania Siciliano routinely represents local and international companies in mediation, litigation, arbitration, and adjudication, with a focus on insolvency and product liability. Rakhee Bhoora supports public sector and multinational clients on operations and infrastructure, Kate Daniels has expertise in technology and telecoms, and assists with project advisory, while Bianca Da Costa and Jesicca Rajpal focus on construction. Also notable members are Andricia Hinckemann-Dlamini, Cohen Grootboom, Wesley Fletcher, Barr-Mary Tyzack, and Kagisho Masipa.

The disputes team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP  delivers a 'seamless client experience' across the infrastructure, energy, and financial sectors. Practice head Jonathan Ripley-Evans handles high-profile international and local disputes and specialises in renewable energy cases. Cameron Dunstan-Smith is adept in corporate investigations, Fiorella Noriega Del Valle is knowledgeable in grassroots arbitration, and Jenalee Harrison is key in international financial services litigation. Robyn Khumalo, Za’eem Laher, Kyle Melville, Tameez Casoo, SooBin Park, and Chelsea Richard are further key contacts.

Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc's disputes team is well-known for its 'deep expert advice' surrounding corporate, insurance, employment, and public interest litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters. Co-leader André Vos is known for advising on the full-spectrum of mining-related litigation and co-leader Riccardo Petersen is adept in mediation and cross-border arbitration proceedings. Andrew Strachan is skilled in contractual disputes, Brent Botha in corporate and commercial litigation, and Purnel Gangiah in representing large insurers and brokers. Sandile Khoza, Jeffrey Kron, and Sa’ood Lahri are also key members of the department.

Adams & Adams is well-known for its 'grasp of complex issues', including commercial, tax, insolvency, construction, and public matters for corporates, government, municipalities, and public interest clients. Practice head Jac Marais has extensive procedural experience across major courts, regulatory tribunals, and arbitration forums. Grégor Wolter routinely represents multinationals in high-stakes matters, Thando Manentsa focuses on contractual and competition disputes, and Demi Pretorius specialises in contract and property law. Mia de Jager, Thandiwe Seboletswe, Chervaune Utermöhlen, and Simoné Engelbrecht are also key contributors to the practice.

Headed up by Siphokazi Kayana, CMS South Africa‘s dispute resolution practice is recognised for its ‘deep industry insight’, advising on complex, high-value disputes, litigation, and arbitration proceedings. Kayana is highly regarded in the field. Bridget Letsholo specialises in litigation, restructuring, and insurance claims, including professional indemnity and director liability. Nomfundo Mkatshwa-Jackson focuses on AI and arbitration, Innocentia Moele  on business restructuring and insolvency, and Charlene Ferns is another key contributor.

Lawtons Africa’s commercial litigation and dispute resolution team is adept in corporate and shareholder disputes, contractual and regulatory litigation, competition matters, petroleum claims, and alternative dispute resolution. The practice is led by Veronica Vurgarellis, who handles complex disputes across the corporate, regulatory, and public law arenas. SJ Thema advises major corporates and financial institutions, while Melanie Murcott focuses on environmental, administrative, and constitutional law. Tamsin Tustin, Sipho Nkosi  and Nicholas de Decker further strengthen the team.

Baker McKenzie Johannesburg’s dispute resolution team has ‘strong on-the-ground capabilities’ across the international trade, oil and gas, construction, mining, TMT, cybersecurity, consumer products, retail, financial services, and pharmaceuticals and life sciences industries. Co-leaders Rebecca Thomson and Michelle Porter-Wright advise on commercial disputes and international arbitration, having joined from A&O Shearman in September 2024 alongside Tiffany Gray. Thato Mkhize, Kamogelo Mashigo, and Frederick Pedro are also key contacts at the firm.