22 Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa lawyers recognised in 2026 Best Lawyers™ rankings
South Africa | Press release - Recognition | november 2025
Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa is proud to announce that 22 of its lawyers have been recognised in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in South Africa™, an internationally respected peer-reviewed guide that celebrates outstanding legal practitioners across jurisdictions and disciplines.
This year’s edition recognises the firm’s strength across key practice areas such as litigation, insurance, employment, finance, corporate law, shipping, and infrastructure — underscoring the trust our lawyers continue to earn from their clients, peers, and the broader legal industry.
Among the honourees are several long-standing leaders, two Lawyer of the Year award recipients, and one exceptional first-time recognition.
The following lawyers have been honoured by their peers:
Arbitration and Mediation
Banking and Finance Law
Capital Markets Law
Construction Law
Corporate Law
Insurance Law
- Donald Dinnie
- Tony Chappel
- Daniel Breier (2026 Lawyer of the Year – Cape Town)
- Craig Woolley (2026 Lawyer of the Year – Durban)
- Ina Iyer
- Byron O’Connor
Labour and Employment Law
Litigation
- Donald Dinnie
- Jeffrey Kron
- Tony Chappel
- Daniel Breier
- Craig Woolley
- Ina Iyer
- Widaad Ebrahim-Fakier
- John Bell
- Candice Pillay
Maritime and Shipping Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Personal Injury Litigation
Professional Malpractice Litigation
Project Finance and Development Practice
First-time honouree
- Widaad Ebrahim-Fakier – Best Lawyers 2025 debut recognition
These recognitions are a powerful reminder of the depth of talent we have across the firm. Each one reflects not just technical excellence, but the kind of leadership, grit, and generosity of spirit that makes working with our colleagues something to be proud of.
With deep local insight, global reach, and technical excellence, Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa continues to be a trusted advisor across sectors — offering clear solutions to complex challenges.