Consultant
The ‘very professional’ team at Webber Wentzel ‘has extensive experience in labour matters’, and stands out for its strength in advising fintech, mining and financial services sector clients on a spectrum of employment issues. Lizle Louw has a specialist focus on assisting clients from the mining industry with individual and collective labour law matters; she co-heads the department with Eugene Phajane, who is sought after for his strength in labour litigation and industrial relations disputes. Nivaani Moodley handles transfers of business and retrenchment matters, and Mehnaaz Bux is well versed in advising on unfair dismissals and collective bargaining work. Siya Ngcamu is singled out for his contributions, and Johan Olivier and Nick Robb have excellent reputations for their longstanding expertise in the employment law space.
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Testimonials
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‘A diverse team that partners with the business to provide practical advice that takes account of the business' operating context.'
‘Lizle Louw is reliable and solution orientated.'
‘Webber Wentzel team's solution-focussed approach sets them apart from their competitors. ’
‘Lizle Louw deserves a special mention. She goes above and beyond to exceed clients' expectations.’
‘The team is diverse, works collaboratively and understands the law very well.’
‘Lizle Louw provides an excellent service due to her experience in the mining and related fields. Always available and literally is prepared to "go the extra mile" to support.’
‘The team provides excellent service and expertise.’
‘Siya Ngcamu and Nivaani Moodley are friendly, approachable and professional.'
Key clients
- Remgro Management, Mediclinic & Manta Bidco Limited
- Aleph Holding
- MultiChoice Group (MultiChoice)
- Heineken International B.V. and Sunside Acquisitions Limited
- Massmart Holdings Limited, Masstores Proprietary Limited and Massmart International Holdings Limited
- Walmart Inc
- Moove Vehicle Limited
- Ster-Kinekor Proprietary Limited
- ASISA, BASA, SAIA and FIA
- SBV Services (Pty) Ltd
- Ms Mofokeng (Individual)
- Goldfields Group Services
- Palabora Mining Company Proprietary Limited
- Impala Platinum Limited
- University of South Africa (UNISA)
Work highlights
- Advised vehicle fintech company Moove on the employment aspects of its multi-jurisdictional organisational redesign.
- Advised Heineken International B.V. on the employment aspects of its acquisition of South African wine and spirits maker Distell Group Holdings Limited, valued at ZAR 40.1 billion.
- Acting as lead South African counsel to Aleph Holding on employment issues resulting from its acquisition of Ad Dynamo.
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Lizle Louw, Eugene Phajane