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Deneys, the independent law firm built on more than a century of South African practice, has re-elected Michelle David as Chair. Her term runs from 30 September 2026 to 29 September 2030.
Michelle has chaired the firm since 2022, leading its board through the return to independence that concluded with the launch of Deneys on 30 March 2026.
A specialist in financial services regulation, Michelle advises pension funds, medical schemes and financial services providers. She combines her practice with the leadership of the board, and has been a director of the firm for more than a decade.
“It is a privilege to be trusted with this role again. The chair is not a platform. It is a responsibility to the people across our regions, to our clients, and to a profession we intend to leave better than we found it. My focus for this term is simple: strong governance, opportunity that reaches everyone in the firm, and a firm our clients can rely on for the long term.”
Michelle David, Chair, Deneys
“Stability at the top of a firm is a commercial asset. Michelle has chaired this firm through a period in which we asked a great deal of our people, and she has done it with rigour and with care. Her re-election gives our clients, our people and the market certainty about how this firm is governed as we build to 2030.”
Brent Botha, Chief Executive Officer, Deneys
The re-election forms part of the firm’s regular governance cycle.
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About Deneys
Deneys is an independent law firm built on more than a century of South African practice, with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. The firm has served clients since 1922 and publicly launched its independent identity on 30 March 2026, following the conclusion of its membership of a global network. Deneys practises across dispute resolution, insurance, employment, investigations, projects and finance, regulatory advisory, mining, and corporate advisory and transactions.
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