For many Australians, egg donation in South Africa has long been an attractive fertility option. The medical standards are high, the costs can be significantly lower than comparable treatment in Australia, and there has historically been a greater availability of
Linklaters and Webber Wentzel end their alliance amid global law firm churn in SA
By Yasmin LambertOn 28 July 2026, Linklaters and Webber Wentzel announced that their alliance will conclude in November, ending a 13-year arrangement between the UK and South African headquartered firms.The alliance went live in 2013, though the relationship long
The True Role of Professional Legal Help: How We Rescued Our Client from a Rental Nightmare
When clients walk through our doors at the Legal Advice Office, they aren’t just looking for legal advice—they are looking for relief from the crushing weight of stress, conflict, and frustration. That was exactly the case with our client, Mr.
Arbitration in a fragmented world: Reflections on Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026
By Wenzile Zama
The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) is a South African non-profit organisation that provides alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services. Having attended AFSA’s Johannesburg Arbitration Week from 5 to 7 May 2026 (JAW 2026) for the first
JAA’s focus: Transformation, collaboration and a stronger legal practitioner community
The Johannesburg Attorneys’ Association (JAA) held their 83rd Annual General Meeting on 8 October 2025 in Johannesburg. The keynote address was given by civil and environmental activist Dr Ferrial Adam, who painted a picture of water woes that are grappling
Can You Record the Police? The Jacobs Ruling Says Yes
In a recent ruling by the Johannesburg High Court – Jacobs v Minister of Police and Others (2021/6576) [2025] ZAGPJHC 722 (12 June 2025) – South Africans’ legal right to film and question police officers has been affirmed. The case
A&O Shearman to cut a tenth of its partnership, close Johannesburg office after merger
Global firm will also shutter its consulting practice, which combines legal and advisory services
Inside Privacy Audiocast: Episode 5 – View From Johannesburg Part I: GDPR vs. POPIA – What Should Businesses Be Considering?
Inside Privacy Audiocast: Episode 5 – View From Johannesburg Part I: GDPR vs. POPIA – What Should Businesses Be Considering?
On June 22, 2020, the South African President announced that certain provisions of POPIA would take effect on July 1, provisions which most regard as essential to the statute, such as those imposing conditions on the lawful processing of personal
Covington Strengthens Africa Practice with Key Additions to Johannesburg Office
We are pleased to share that partner Ben Haley has relocated to the firm’s Johannesburg office to lead the firm’s Africa-focused compliance and investigations efforts. Mr. Haley is an experienced compliance and investigations lawyer who assists corporations and individuals in