(since 1995)
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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.
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For A NEW ECONOMY
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- global presence
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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.
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Unpacking the New Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Entitlements
Friday, 3 October 2025 marked legal victory, both for Werner and Ika van Wyk, and for the Commission for Gender Equality, who together challenged the care giving leave provisions in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (and the correlative benefits in the Unemployment Insurance Act) as being unconstitutional insofar as they conflicted with parents’ human rights in the Constitution to equality (section 9 of the Constitution) and to dignity (section 10 of the Constitution).
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Parents’ damages claim not barred by COIDA after child killed at Kruger staff quarters
A heartbreaking case from the Mpumalanga High Court reminds employers that COIDA’s protections are not a blanket shield.
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The Long Quest for Identity: The Story of Natalie Jill Rabie
At the age of 42, Natalie Jill Rabie approached her legal professionals with a heartfelt plea - one that would mark the beginning of a long overdue fight for recognition. Born in Zimbabwe to South African parents, Natalie moved to South Africa shortly after birth in 1984, where she has lived ever since.
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Global Assets, Local Heirs: Estate Planning Essentials for South Africans
For many South Africans, diversification now includes assets outside our borders - property in London or Lisbon, a brokerage account in New York, funds in Mauritius, or shares in a multinational.
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