Webber Wentzel's market-leading position is re-affirmed at the 23rd DealMakers Annual Gala Awards which took place on 21 February 2023. Webber Wentzel won first place for:
- Legal Adviser of the Year 2022 - M&A - by Deal Value
- Legal Adviser of the Year 2022 - General Corporate Finance- by Transaction Value
- BEE Legal Adviser of the Year 2022 - M&A - by Deal Value
- BEE Legal Adviser of the Year 2022 - M&A - by Deal Flow
- Regarding the deals which won on the night, Webber Wentzel was involved in:
- The Brunswick Deal of the Year 2022: namely, the Sanlam Allianz joint venture (advising Sanlam)
- The Catalyst Private Equity Deal of the Year 2022: namely, the Exit by Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power Africa of Lekela Power (advising Actis)
- The Business Rescue Transaction of the Year 2022: namely, the Consolidated Infrastructure Group (CIG) and Consolidated Power Projects (CONCO) (advising the lenders)
Webber Wentzel was also involved in two of the three deals shortlisted for M&A Deal of the Year, one of the three deals shortlisted for Private Equity Deal of the Year, one of the four deals shortlisted for BEE Deal of the Year, and one of the three deals shortlisted for the Business Rescue Transaction of the Year.
"We are very proud of the results and grateful to our clients for trusting us with their significant mandates. The awards are also testament to the excellent calibre and capability of our people." – Christo Els, Webber Wentzel senior partner and chair.