Africa’s fifth largest law firm by headcount, 154-year old Webber Wentzel, is a ‘Big Five’ African law firm making strides since South Africa lifted COVID restrictions, according to senior partner Christo Els.

Still fresh from his firm’s success at last year’s African Legal Awards, Els discusses his firm’s strategy in 2023, reconnecting lawyers amid a return to the office drive, a focus on tech and ESG, and strengthening its local alliances.