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Rupert Candy Attorneys Inc.

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Boutique litigation and dispute resolution — Sandton, Johannesburg & Cape Town


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ABOUT THE FIRM

Strategic Legal Representation at the Highest Level

Rupert Candy Attorneys Inc. is a boutique litigation and dispute resolution practice headquartered in Sandton, Johannesburg, with a presence in Cape Town. Established in 2017, we have built a reputation for principled, strategic and high-level legal representation across commercial, constitutional, media and public interest litigation.

Appearing in the High Courts, the Supreme Court of Appeal, the Constitutional Court, arbitration forums, and specialist tribunals across South Africa.

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The Rupert Candy Attorneys team outside the Johannesburg High Court following the Meta Platforms ruling
Outside the Johannesburg High Court — the Meta Platforms matter
Rupert Candy — Founder & Director, Rupert Candy Attorneys Inc.
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Rupert Candy

Founder & Director · Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Formerly of Webber Wentzel (in alliance with Linklaters), Rupert Candy is a regular legal analyst on eNCA, Newzroom Afrika and SABC — recognised by Columbia University’s Global Freedom of Expression Institute and honoured with the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s Anti-Racism Award 2025.

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PRACTICE AREAS

Core Areas of Expertise

01

Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Complex commercial disputes, corporate governance, and large-scale claims in the High Courts.

02

Constitutional & Public Interest Law

Enforcement of Bill of Rights protections and landmark equality and dignity matters.

03

Media, Privacy & Defamation Law

Defamation, privacy, cyber-related litigation, and digital platform accountability.

04

Labour & Employment Law

Unfair dismissal, whistleblower protection, and CCMA arbitration proceedings.

05

Insurance Law

Professional indemnity, repudiation disputes, public liability, and business interruption claims.

06

Sports Law

Representation of athletes, unions, clubs, and governing bodies in disciplinary and governance matters.

LANDMARK MATTERS

Shaping South African Jurisprudence

Nelson Mandela Foundation Trust v Afriforum NPC

Landmark equality and hate speech matter concerning the public display of the apartheid-era flag.

Amaning and Others v Ackerman

Successful hate speech and racial discrimination claim before the Equality Court.

Qwelane v South African Human Rights Commission

Constitutional Court matter on the scope of hate speech under the Equality Act.

The Digital Law Company v META Platforms Inc. & Others

Urgent High Court proceedings compelling content removal against Meta, involving the protection of minors.

African Legal Awards Winner 2019 Finalist 2019–2025 Ahmed Kathrada Anti-Racism Award 2025 Nelson Mandela Foundation Legacy Partner African Legal Awards Winner 2019 Finalist 2019–2025 Ahmed Kathrada Anti-Racism Award 2025 Nelson Mandela Foundation Legacy Partner

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