Big Five Law Firms
The following firms are usually seen as comprising the "Big Five" (listed alphabetically):
| Name | Founded | No. of offices | No. of attorneys | No. of employees | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman Gilfillan | 1885 | 2 | 307+ (2012) | 554+ (2012) | |
| Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, allied with DLA Piper | 1853 | 3 | 250+ (2012) | 600+ (2012) | |
| Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs | 1905 | 9 | 550+ (2012) | 1000+ (2012) | |
| Norton Rose South Africa1 | 1922 | 3 | 200+ (2012) | 500+ (2012) | |
| Webber Wentzel in alliance with Linklaters2 | 1868 | 2 | 400+ (2012) | 750+ (2012) |
Note1: On 1 June 2011 Deneys Reitz Inc joined UK based firm Norton Rose.
Note2: Webber Wentzel is an assoicate of ALN, the largest African association of law firms, with more than 580 attorneys in 14 African cities. On 1 February 2013 the firm entered into a collaborative alliance with global law firm Linklaters.
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