Gary Pritchard recognised for mediation expertise with Court-Annexed accreditation
Cox Yeats is pleased to congratulate Gary Pritchard on his certification as a qualified mediator and his inclusion on the panel of Court-Annexed Mediators. Following completion of an accredited mediation programme presented by the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC in partnership with The Society of Mediators, Gary is now recognised under the Gauteng High […]
Cox Yeats Maintains Strong Position in Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Rankings
Cox Yeats has once again been recognised in the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2026 edition, reaffirming its position as a leading South African law firm in key sectors and highlighting the continued strength of its specialist teams. The firm achieved four rankings overall, including two firm rankings and two individual recognitions, reflecting […]
Cox Yeats appoints Steven Saunders as Partner
Leading South African firm, Cox Yeats is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Saunders as a Partner in the Business Rescue, Restructuring, Insolvency and Insurance (BRI) practice, effective 1 March 2026. Based in the firm’s Johannesburg office, Saunders joins the partnership as one of 30 partners guiding a national team of legal professionals in […]
Cox Yeats Announces Promotion of Four Senior Associates
Cox Yeats is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Smit, Micaela Brown, Ross Booth and Harshita Kapoor to the position of Senior Associate, effective 1 March 2026. These promotions reflect sustained performance, technical strength and the increasing responsibility each has assumed within their respective practice areas. They also underscore the firm’s continued investment in […]
Cox Yeats recognised in Chambers & Partners 2026 rankings
Cox Yeats has been recognised in the Chambers & Partners 2026 rankings as a Leading Firm, reflecting our continued strength across key practice areas and our growing standing in the South African legal market. The 2026 results include improved firm rankings in both Insurance and Restructuring & Insolvency, alongside continued recognition for the firm’s established […]
Cox Yeats appoints Therusha Moodley as Associate
Cox Yeats has appointed Therusha Moodley as an Associate in its Insolvency and Business Rescue practice. Therusha joins the firm following her time at RL Daly Inc., where she managed a Commercial Asset Finance portfolio for ABSA Bank Limited. Her experience spans banking law, litigation, and commercial matters, and her work has been recognised with […]
Why Sustained Partnerships Are Crucial for KZN’s Classrooms
As the academic year draws to a close, KZN's schools enter a critical period. For learners, it's a time of final results anticipation; for educators, it’s a moment of exhaustion and reflection on a year often defined by resource gaps and capacity challenges, such as the educator shortage previously highlighted at Amaoti 3 Secondary. The […]
Redefining Recovery: Zethu Ntanzi’s strategic voice in Business Rescue
When companies enter business rescue, many imagine it as a last gasp before failure. Yet, as recent corporate turnarounds have shown, with the right practitioners at the helm, business rescue can be a powerful tool for recovery and renewal. Among the leaders reshaping this space is Zethu Ntanzi, a Senior Associate in Cox Yeats’ Business […]
School steps into digital age
Digital literacy is fast becoming a vital skill for every learner, not only throughout their schooling, but for future job opportunities and everyday life. While national plans to make coding and robotics compulsory from grades R to nine have been discussed, many schools continue to face more immediate challenges with basic literacy and numeracy. Recognising […]
Cox Yeats Recognised in the 17th Edition of Best Lawyers in South Africa
Cox Yeats has been honoured in the 17th edition of the Best Lawyers in South Africa, with lawyers from across its national offices recognised for their outstanding expertise. This achievement highlights the firm’s depth of specialist expertise and its ongoing commitment to delivering high-calibre legal counsel across key practice areas. It also underscores the professional […]