Thomson Wilks is a full service law firm that has provided world class legal services to clients ranging from JSE-listed firms to individuals for over 25 years
Since 1995
decades OF
dedication
Thomson Wilks is the quintessential new age law firm which has been an early adopter of several law firm innovations.
Our lawyers are experts in their fields of specialisation, but they’re also widely knowledgeable, bringing an integrated understanding of law, society and policy to our practice.
Through our commitment to mentorship and social responsibility, we are proudly helping to build the next generation of lawyers.
a new age law firm
For A NEW ECONOMY
Innovation is built into our firm. Thomson Wilks has pioneered a decentralised practice, which enables our lawyers to work independently, according to their chosen methods and specialisations, with the support of our formidable centralised infrastructure.
25 years of experience- solutions focused
- global presence
- legal innovators
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Thomson Wilks Attorneys expands footprint through merger with former office of Eversheds Sutherland Durban
Stephen Thomson, founder and director of Thomson Wilks, says that the merger presents many advantages for both firms. “The strong team in Durban provides the critical mass Thomson Wilks has been seeking in Durban for some time and allows us to deliver a broader, more comprehensive offering to clients in KwaZulu-Natal.”
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HPCSA’S new Ethical Rules: AI use and End-Of-Life Decisions
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has issued revised ethical guidelines affecting two central areas of practice.
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Mining and Traditional Leadership in South Africa: Consultation, Consent and Project Certainty
South Africa’s mining projects turn on regulatory certainty, predictable timelines, and sustained social legitimacy.
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King V Has Arrived: A New Level of Corporate Governance in South Africa
After nine years under King IV, the South African corporate governance landscape has entered a new chapter. On 31 October 2025, the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) and the King Committee released King V.
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what our clients say about us
“Thomson Wilks has always conducted itself in a loyal, discreet and efficient manner. It is an ethical and trustworthy firm of attorneys always willing to go the extra mile”
“Thomson Wilks are able and capable of supplying legal services in a professional and competent capacity.”
“I can attest to the fact that Thomson Wilks are the ultimate partners. I view the firm and its professional team as superb and highly dependable”.
