South Africa’s diverse economy, political landscape and strategic role in Africa creates a unique business and regulatory environment.

Every two weeks, the Dentons South Africa Newsletter will keep you abreast of issues that affect doing business in South Africa, across the African continent and around the world, in a collection of articles, legal updates, alerts, and guides.

Dentons in South Africa announces two partner promotions as its growth continues

Dentons in South Africa has announced the promotion of two new partners. Muhammad Patel and Robert Parring, whose roles commenced effective 1 April 2022. The announcement came at a time where the firm proudly celebrated its 10-year anniversary and sees continued growth both in SA as well as across Africa, where it is now present in 11 countries and 82 globally. 

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Dentons appoints Billy Curley as Global Chief Financial Officer

Dentons announced that William (Billy) Curley has been appointed Global Chief Financial Officer. Billy joins Dentons from KPMG, where he worked for over 20 years, most recently serving as Global Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of KPMG’s Global Delivery Network, Tax and Legal. Billy brings extensive expertise in implementing corporate financial strategy along with IT, Human Resources, Legal, and Procurement proficiencies within a global environment. He will lead all financial aspects of Dentons and joins a talented team of executives. Billy will report directly to Dentons’ Global Chief Executive Officer and will sit on the Firm’s Global Management Committee, reporting to the Global Board. He is based in Budapest, Hungary.

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Dentons names Ash Banerjee as Global Chief Information Officer

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, announces that Ash Banerjee has been named Global Chief Information Officer.

Having joined Dentons in 2021 as Chief Information Officer in an interim capacity, Ash brings more than 25 years of experience leading technology and digital transformations across complex organizations. He will continue his efforts leading Dentons’ technology transformation as the Firm’s full-time CIO and will drive Dentons’ technology innovation around the globe. Ash will report directly to Elliott Portnoy, Dentons’ Global Chief Executive Officer, and will sit on the Firm’s Global Management Committee.

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