Thomson Wilks is a full service law firm that has provided world class legal services to clients ranging from JSE-listed firms to individuals for over 25 years

Since 1995
decades OF
dedication
Thomson Wilks is the quintessential new age law firm which has been an early adopter of several law firm innovations.
Our lawyers are experts in their fields of specialisation, but they’re also widely knowledgeable, bringing an integrated understanding of law, society and policy to our practice.
Through our commitment to mentorship and social responsibility, we are proudly helping to build the next generation of lawyers.
a new age law firm
For A NEW ECONOMY
Innovation is built into our firm. Thomson Wilks has pioneered a decentralised practice, which enables our lawyers to work independently, according to their chosen methods and specialisations, with the support of our formidable centralised infrastructure.
- 25 years of experience
- solutions focused
- global presence
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Executive Pay: No place left to hide for executive directors of non-listed public companies.
The recent coming into effect of new sections 30A and 30B of the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008 (Companies Act), together with the concurrent amendments to section 30(4), marks a significant shift in the regulation of executive remuneration.
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Courtroom Access, Competence and the Constitution
An attorney may spend years preparing High Court litigation, consulting with clients, drafting pleadings, briefing counsel, managing strategy and understanding every factual detail of a dispute.
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When Section 11 Consent Becomes an Administrative Justice Issue
In mining transactions, section 11 consent under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act is often treated as a regulatory step that must be worked through before a transaction can be completed.
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Can an Oral Agreement to Sell Residential Property be Enforced?
A sale of land must be in writing and signed by the parties or by their authorised agents.
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what our clients say about us
“Thomson Wilks has always conducted itself in a loyal, discreet and efficient manner. It is an ethical and trustworthy firm of attorneys always willing to go the extra mile”
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