Award-winning full-service law firm, Thomson Wilks Attorneys, today announced its merger with the former Durban office of Eversheds Sutherland, effective 1 January 2026.
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.”
Andrew Turner, former managing partner of Eversheds Sutherland Durban agrees. “While we have benefited from robust offshore opportunities provided by our decade-long association with Eversheds Sutherland International, we look forward to the more holistic approach to business in South Africa provided by Thomson Wilks, while also benefiting from the global footprint provided by its global alliance partner, London-based DWF Legal.”
Turner adds that Thomson Wilks’ pioneering business model and impressive growth trajectory resonated with his team. “Thomson Wilks is truly committed to providing world-class legal services at scale and has been steadily building a formidable team across its offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dubai, and now Durban. We look forward to a relationship that will see us sharing intellectual property and clients to the benefit of the wider Thomson Wilks network and its clients.”
Thomson Wilks’ fresh approach includes a decentralised model, which empowers specialist lawyers to operate independently, supported by sophisticated centralised infrastructure. The firm’s emphasis on technology drives efficiency and cost savings, translating into more competitive fees for clients. The firm is also committed to developing the next generation of legal talent through dedicated mentorship. A further differentiator is its exclusive alliance with the London-based DWF Group, a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services.
“The move of the former Eversheds Sutherland Durban office to Thomson Wilks is an exciting next step in our evolution, and we are thrilled to welcome them as part of the Thomson Wilks team,” says Thomson.
