Partner
Led by the ‘knowledgeable and efficient’ Sulani Jooste, Webber Wentzel’s real estate team assists with the full life-cycle of property matters, and has solid expertise in handling complex real estate transactions. Jooste advises prominent investors, financial institutions and property developers on commercial property transactions; Mark McIntosh has expertise in handling commercial finance notarial and mortgage bonds, and regularly acts for mining, hospitality and financial services clients. Venashrie Mannar is very experienced in handling the land-related aspects of renewable energy transactions, and Desiree Bayman assists with commercial development agreements and property transfers. Abdul Allie brings experience in advising on the real estate elements of M&A deals.
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Testimonials
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‘This team of very knowledgeable specialists can cover a very wide range of topics related to real estate and land development, proposing a large spectrum of services and complete solutions. They provide a strong and quality support in South Africa on these matters.'
‘Venashrie Mannar has coordinated the support to us and has been great in gathering the right team to answer our specific needs each time we asked for help, including topics mobilizing other practices. She has shown her strong expertise in land matters in South Africa and assisted us in the negotiation of several contracts.'
‘Mark McIntosh is always available to me and my colleagues for queries and questions.'
‘Reputation, client service levels, knowledge & experience.'
Key clients
- Investec Bank Limited
- ABSA Bank Limited
- FirstRand Bank Limited
- Amrich Property Group
- Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
- Nedbank Limited
- Anglo American Platinum Limited
- TERRAGRN Private Limited
- Sanlam Limited
- Stefanutti Stocks Proprietary Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Investec and ABSA Bank on taking over a diverse commercial property portfolio owned by Cubisol Holdings (Pty) Ltd and its subsidiaries.
- Advised ABSA and the Amrich Property Group on a further acquisition of an undivided share in the Willowbridge Shopping Centre by Amrich from its partner and co-owner, Interurban.
- Advising Anglo American Platinum Limited on the real estate aspects of the disposal by Bokoni Platinum Holdings of its interest in BPM to an indirect subsidiary of ARM for R3.5 billion.
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Sulani Jooste