Webber Wentzel has once again been recognised for excellence at the 2024 DealMakers Awards, held on 18 February, 2025. These prestigious awards honour South Africa’s top legal and financial advisers and celebrate outstanding achievements across the industry.

Sally Hutton, Managing Partner at Webber Wentzel, has been named Individual DealMaker of the Year. This award is based on high-profile transactions, individual contributions, execution complexity and peer recognition. Her leadership in landmark private equity deals, both in South Africa and globally, has set a benchmark in the industry. 

Webber Wentzel is also proud to have received the following firm accolades:

• First place: Legal Adviser of the Year 2024 - General Corporate Finance - by Transaction Value
• First place: Legal Adviser of the Year 2024 - General Corporate Finance - by Transaction Flow
• First place: Legal Adviser of the Year 2024 - BEE - by Deal Value
• First place: Legal Adviser of the Year 2024 - M&A - by Deal Value
• Second place: Legal Adviser of the Year 2024 - M&A - by Deal Flow

Additionally, Webber Wetzel was involved in the Brunswick Deal of the Year: Groupe Canal+’s acquisition of MultiChoice.

“Sally’s recognition as Individual Dealmaker of the Year is a remarkable achievement and a testament to her exceptional skill and leadership,” said Christo Els, Senior Partner. “Balancing this with her role as managing partner makes the honour even more well-deserved. Our other awards further highlight our dedication to delivering market-leading legal services and partnering with clients to navigate complex transactions with confidence.”