SHORTLISTED IN THREE CATEGORIES

Cox Yeats is proud to announce that the firm has been shortlisted in three categories at the 2026 African Legal Awards, recognising the firm’s expertise and the outstanding work delivered by its legal professionals. The firm has been shortlisted for:

■ Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team of the Year

■ Restructuring Team of the Year

■ Partner of the Year, Southern Africa – Gareth Cremen

These nominations reflect the depth of Cox Yeats’ specialist capabilities and its commitment to delivering commercially focused legal solutions across complex and high-profile matters. The recognition also highlights the firm’s collaborative approach, with teams working across practice areas to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

The individual nomination for Gareth Cremen as Partner of the Year is a significant acknowledgement of his leadership and contribution to the restructuring and insolvency profession, as well as his role in advising clients on some of the region’s most complex restructuring matters.

The African Legal Awards celebrate excellence across the African legal profession, recognising firms, teams, and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional legal expertise, innovation, and client service.

The winners will be announced at the African Legal Awards ceremony on 4 September 2026.

The full shortlist is available on the African Legal Awards website: www.event.law.com/legalweek AfricanLegalAwards/2026 shortlist.

Cox Yeats congratulates Gareth Cremen and everyone involved in the shortlisted matters and looks forward to the awards ceremony.  www.coxyeats.co.za