Ramsay Webber Incorporated, established in 1982, is a multidisciplinary law firm with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including arbitration, aviation, banking, competition law, family law, property and real estate, insurance, labour and employment, mergers and acquisitions, and more.

As the South African member of Mackrell International, a globally recognized network of independent law firms, Ramsay Webber provides clients with access to trusted legal services worldwide. The firm's commitment to integrity, commitment, and reliability has earned it accolades such as the Midsized Law Firm of the Year Award at the Mergers and Acquisitions Awards hosted by Acquisition International and two PMR Diamond Arrow Awards.

Ramsay Webber emphasizes a client-centric approach, focusing on understanding clients' businesses and the broader commercial landscapes in which they operate. This deep understanding enables the firm to deliver tailored legal solutions that add significant and measurable value. Continuous knowledge development, investment in recruitment and training, and robust systems and processes further reinforce the firm's dedication to safeguarding clients' interests and providing exceptional service.

About Ramsay Webber Incorporated

Founded in 1982


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Employment & Labor
Real Estate
Intellectual Property

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Ramsay Webber Incorporated offers comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, including mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, agency and distributorship agreements, franchise law, and competition law. The firm provides legal due diligence, corporate restructuring, and advice on regulatory matters concerning the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the Takeover Regulation Panel, the Competition Commission, and the South African Reserve Bank. Their expertise extends to drafting employment contracts, company policies, and disciplinary procedures, as well as assisting clients with operational workforce restructuring and retrenchments. Additionally, they advise on dismissal laws, represent clients in the CCMA and Labour Courts, and offer guidance on all labour-related laws, including the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Banking & Finance

Ramsay Webber Incorporated offers comprehensive banking and finance legal services, representing several commercial banks in South Africa across all aspects of banking law. Their expertise encompasses banking litigation, structured finance, securitisation, competition law, exchange control, business rescue, insolvencies and liquidations, retail foreclosures, bond registrations, corporate recoveries, perfections of notarial bonds, and matters related to the National Credit Act. The firm's dedicated banking department, led by Senior Associate Melandry Strydom, provides clients with tailored legal solutions to navigate the complexities of the financial sector.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Employment & Labor

Ramsay Webber Incorporated offers comprehensive employment and labor law services, including drafting employment contracts, company policies, and disciplinary procedures. The firm assists clients with workforce restructuring and retrenchments, advises on dismissal laws and processes, and represents clients in the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and the Labour Courts. Additionally, they provide guidance on labor-related legislation such as the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and privacy laws, as well as advising on the applicability of labor laws in mergers and acquisitions. The firm's expertise in this practice area is supported by their litigation and commercial teams.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Real Estate

Ramsay Webber Incorporated offers comprehensive property and real estate legal services, including the registration of residential and commercial sales, financial structuring of transactions, registration of notarial and mortgage bonds, consolidations and subdivisions, establishment and registration of townships, and advising on insolvent and deceased estate transfers. The firm has represented numerous developers in establishing sectional title schemes, many of which are distinctive landmarks in the Johannesburg Metropolitan area.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Intellectual Property

Ramsay Webber Incorporated offers comprehensive intellectual property services, assisting clients with the protection, management, and enforcement of their IP assets. Their expertise encompasses trademark selection and registration, copyright protection, industrial design registration, and safeguarding trade secrets. The firm also provides strategic advice on IP portfolio management, licensing, commercialization, and digital rights protection, ensuring clients' intellectual property aligns with their business objectives and is effectively safeguarded in both local and international markets.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

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