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Corporate & Commercial Law

Matthew Wilson

Admitted 2012 – South Africa 

Matthew Wilson is a corporate commercial lawyer with more than 10 years’ experience advising businesses on commercial legal matters, corporate arrangements and business-critical agreements. He supports clients who need clear, practical legal guidance on the legal structures, documents and decisions that underpin commercial operations. Matthew’s work is particularly relevant to companies that need support with commercial agreements, corporate governance, legal risk, business arrangements and implementation-focused legal advice. He brings a structured, commercially aware approach to helping clients understand their legal position and move forward with confidence.

Years' Experience

10+ Years

Primary Practice

Corporate & Commercial Law

Jurisdictions

South Africa

Expertise

Corporate Commercial Law Specialist

Matthew advises on corporate commercial law, with a focus on helping businesses manage legal risk, structure commercial arrangements and put appropriate contractual protections in place.

His work is suited to clients who need clear legal support across commercial agreements, internal corporate arrangements, governance considerations and day-to-day business operations. He helps clients identify what needs to be documented, where risk may arise and how legal structures can support the commercial objective.

Matthew’s approach is practical, clear and commercially grounded. He helps clients move from uncertainty to workable legal solutions, stronger documentation and better decision-making.

  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Commercial Agreements
  • Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial
  • Regulatory & Compliance Law
  • Legal Drafting

Selected Expertise

Corporate Commercial · South Africa
Advises businesses on corporate commercial legal matters, including commercial arrangements, legal structuring, risk management and business-critical agreements.
Corporate & Commercial Law · Commercial Law · South Africa
Commercial Agreements · South Africa
Supports clients with the drafting, review and negotiation of commercial agreements used in ongoing business operations and commercial relationships.
Commercial Law · Commercial Agreements · Legal Drafting · South Africa
Corporate Governance · Business Operations · South Africa
Advises on corporate and governance-related considerations affecting companies, including the legal structures and documents needed to support clearer decision-making and operational control.
Governance & CoSec · Corporate & Commercial Law · South Africa

Education

Qualifications

LLB (Cum laude)
University of Cape Town
2010
HDip
University of Cape Town
2017
BSocSci
University of Cape Town
2008
Work with Matthew Wilson

Available for ad hoc briefs, retainers, and secondments across South Africa and internationally.

Currently accepting new instructions

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Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial Law
Jurisdictions
South Africa
Languages
English

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