Big Five (law firms) in South Africa

The following firms are usually seen as comprising the "Big Five" (listed alphabetically):[discuss][1][2][3] Note1: Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr was formerly allied with DLA Piper.

[18] Note3: Deneys Reitz Inc, and then Norton Rose Fulbright, was formerly considered to form part of the big five law firms.

Chambers and Partners Global Rankings of the number of departments recognised as leaders in their respective fields in South Africa in 2020.

[41][42] Note1: On 1 June 2011, Deneys Reitz Inc joined UK based firm Norton Rose.

[60] Deneis Reitz, and then Norton Rose Fulbright, was formerly considered to form part of the big five law firms.