Webber Wentzel
Litigating in the shadows? How the Western Cape High Court got subrogation wrong
1st July 2025 In June 2025, the Western Cape Court handed down a judgment on subrogation that changes established legal principles and settled practice. The... →
When dinner bites back: Negligence is on the menu as the Western Cape High Court serves up res ipsa loquitur
1st July 2025 Four years after a seemingly ordinary dinner ended in emergency surgery, the Western Cape High Court has served up a stern warning to the... →
Journey to net zero for retailers
27th June 2025 The growing environmental impact of the retail industry has again made headlines in recent weeks, with France's senate approving a bill that... →
AI & automation in retail – Legal risks related to AI-driven customer service, inventory management and back-office support
25th June 2025 The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in retail continues to generate discussion. This is largely due to the benefits that retailers have... →
Webber Wentzel Releases Guide on International Arbitration Trends in Africa
25th June 2025 Webber Wentzel, in association with BLC Robert & Associates (Mauritius), Aluko & Oyebode (Nigeria), Breakthrough Attorneys (Tanzania), and ALN... →
The Value of battery energy storage (BESS) in the future energy grid
17th June 2025 Rob Futter, Director at Cresco Group, points to Reunert's financial results of 26 May 2025, which noted the “disposal of battery storage business... →
Powering Africa’s e-mobility ambitions through trade
17th June 2025 Africa has a unique opportunity to lead the next wave of industrial growth, and it’s not just a dream. From electric vehicles (EVs) to lithium... →
Navigating the future of South Africa's national payment system regulatory framework
17th June 2025 In meeting its policy commitments and addressing the regulatory challenges that come with the rising prominence of non-bank payment operations, the... →