Led by Lucinda Hinxman, the employment and labour team at CMS South Africa advises a multinational client base on litigious, transactional, and regulatory matters across the technology, social media, and finance sectors. Tarynne Willis contributes to the department’s success.

Bowmans's employment and benefits department is lauded for its 'depth of expertise', having represented state agencies, municipalities, and other entities within the public sector. The practice is spearheaded by Helen Wilsenach, who specialises in restraints of trade, executive exits, and cross-border employment mandates. Lusanda Raphulu has expertise in providing transactional support surrounding restructurings, executive separations, and unfair dismissals, while Graham Damant is adept in sensitive employment law matters, such as whistleblowing. Karen Fulton is a specialist in financial services, advising on executive exits, restructurings, and disputes. Talita Laubscher advises on discrimination and data protection, and regularly guides global clients through various employment issues. Jerry Kaapu is skilled in both contentious and non-contentious matters, and Chris Todd is adept in employment law, public law, and ADR. Khomotso Makapane and Nadine Mather are also key practitioners in the group.

Led by Aadil Patel, 'a skilled draftsman and clever litigator', Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's employment team adeptly handles high-stakes disputes, collective bargaining, strikes, and groundbreaking workplace policy matters. Patel has acted extensively in both the private and public sector, while Fiona Leppan supports clients that are active in the manufacturing and mining sectors. Imraan Mahomed is instructed across a spectrum of industries within employment law, Anli Bezuidenhout specialises in individual labour law, M&A employment due diligence, and post-termination restraints and obligations. Phetheni Nkuna assists clients with dismissal disputes, restraints of trade, and employment equity, and Thabang Rapuleng, Kgodisho Phashe, and Biron Madisa bolster the team’s effort.

Headed up by Dion Masher, the employment practice at ENSafrica is 'consistently professional, balanced, and strategic'. Notably, it supports national and international companies in all major industries on the full range of employment law matters. Masher has extensive experience acting in both contentious and non-contentious matters, and he is ably supported by Brian Patterson, who advises on high-profile matters, including corporate restructurings and defending clients in unfair dismissal disputes. Ross Alcock advises private and public sector clients and handles restraint of trade matters in the High Court and Labour Court. Fritz Malan has expertise in integrated employment solutions, Stuart Harrison is skilled in executive appointments and dismissals, and Pareen Rogers in labour litigation and proceedings. Joe Mothibi and Siphamandla Dube are also key contacts in the practice.

Webber Wentzel‘s employment team is praised for its ‘collaborative approach’, with its offering encompassing advice on individual and collective employment law, benefits, health and safety, immigration, and pensions. Department lead Kate Collier, is instrumental in mining matters. Lizle Louw is well known for her expertise in corporate and collective labour matters within the financial services sector, Eugene Phajane advises clients in the mining, energy, consultancy, and manufacturing sectors, and Johan Olivier regularly represents key clients in the Labour Courts. Nick Robb is another notable name in the group with expertise in handling employment disputes, senior executive matters, and business rescue-related issues. Kenneth Coster and Dhevarsha Ramjettan represent large multinational corporations and household names, and Brett Abraham, Andries Kruger, Mpumelelo Nxumalo, and Siya Ngcamu are also key to the team.

Fasken‘s employment team provides guidance across key industries, such as mining, healthcare, construction, infrastructure, energy, property, and the automotive sector. It boasts a diverse portfolio of mandates concerning pension fund issues, restructuring, collective bargaining, litigation, strike management, and regulatory compliance for both corporate and public sector clients. Practice head Paul Fouche specialises in labour disputes, including dismissals and discrimination, while Ludwig Frahm-Arp  focuses on the employment aspects of M&A transactions, restructurings, and bargaining matters. Venolan Naidoo handles unfair dismissal disputes, and Daphney Willem and Owethu Mbambo offer strong expertise in compliance matters.

Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc‘s ‘personable’ employment team is well known for handling the employment aspects of complex transactional and compliance issues, union disputes, investigations, and senior-level dismissals. Practice head Karen Ainslie boasts extensive litigation experience and routinely advises on restructurings, executive dismissals, and employment matters regarding transfers and mergers. Jason Whyte has experience representing clients in the CCMA, industry councils, and Labour Courts. Murray Alexander is adept in organisational rights matters and collective bargaining, and Brian Denny, Mohammed Chavoos, and Gillian Lumb  further strengthen the team.

Led by Sandile July, Anastasia Vatalidis, and Jacques van Wyk, the employment team at Werksmans Attorneys is recognised for its ‘strong technical capabilities’ in fund restructuring, collective bargaining, employment contracts, and HR policies. July has led on many public sector disputes, and van Wyk handles employment law, restructures, executive terminations, compliance audits, and employment litigation. Andre Van Heerden specialises in M&A employment transactions, compliance audits, corporate restructures, and workplace health and safety. Nonkosazana Nkosi has a focus on labour and employment related disputes.

Baker McKenzie Johannesburg excels in cross-border employment, industrial relations, restructurings, and employee mobility for multinational companies. Practice head Johan Botes advises on multi-jurisdictional matters, including contracts, benefits, and post-deal integration. Shane Johnson counsels local and international clients, including on cross-border projects, while Kirsty Gibson focuses on dismissals, negotiations, and restructurings. Paul Williams advises on pension-related matters and Jordan Moonsamy and Bhekithemba Mbatha are also key members of the practice.

Beech Veltman Inc's employment law department is praised as 'approachable and professional', and it focuses on matters across the mining, resources, infrastructure, and project sectors. Practice head Melanie Hart is adept in bargaining disputes within the mining industry, among other areas, and Warren Beech has acted in a wide range of disputes, such as class actions, regulatory challenges, and fatal inquiries. Bryan White is skilled in drafting employment contracts and collective agreements.

Recognised for its 'high-quality service', the employment team at Eversheds Sutherland SA Inc has particular expertise in global restructurings. Team leader Sandro Milo is skilled in the higher education sector. Tasso Anestidis has extensive expertise in large-scale retrenchments, collective bargaining, and workforce restructuring, while Nadia Smith has worked on cases with significant political dimensions. Kyle-Terry Lamb has been key in matters involving whistleblowing, sexual misconduct, and executive terminations.