With an excellent track record in advising corporates and high-net-worth individuals and families on international tax planning, Michael Honiball heads Werksmans Attorneys‘ tax practice. Key pillars of strength for the department include assisting with the tax aspects of business rescue, private equity, inbound and outbound investments and estate planning, and members are often instructed in tax litigation. Ernest Mazansky is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with expertise encompassing corporate tax planning, exchange control, restructurings and share incentive schemes. Doelie Lessing has a strong reputation in tax matters in relation to cross-border share incentive arrangements and multi-jurisdictional investments.
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‘Ernest Mazansky: without a doubt, a leader in the tax world when it comes to high-value transactions, mergers, acquisitions etc. Immense experience and in-depth knowledge. ’
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Ernest Mazansky is a director of Werksmans (Pty) Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Werksmans Inc, and heads the firm’s Tax practice group. He specialises in corporate tax planning; restructuring of corporate entities; share incentive schemes;dispute resolution/tax controversy; offshore structures & financing; exchange control; VAT; estate planning; and wills & trusts (local and international).
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Michael Honiball