The Webber Wentzel Oil & Gas practice has officially been recognised as the leading team in this field through winning the prestigious accolade of Best Oil & Gas Legal Team 2016: Southern Africa - as part of the MEA Markets 2016 Oil & Gas Awards.

The newly launched 2016 Oil & Gas Awards identify and reward those individuals and businesses whose professionalism, expertise and dedication play a major role in shaping this vital sector, and consequently contributing to sustainable economic growth and development.

In responding to the increasing energy demands and the unprecedented recent hydrocarbon discoveries, Webber Wentzel has formed one of the strongest Oil & Gas teams in Southern Africa.

"The Oil & Gas multi-disciplinary legal offering, which delivers unrivalled expertise for clients in both the legislative and commercial environment, has securely positioned us as a cut above the rest," says Webber Wentzel Senior Partner, Christo Els.

He adds, "Our strong Pan-African performance is testament to this, and this award along with a top tier ranking across our service offerings in legal directories such as Chambers Global, adds yet another feather to our cap."