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ANTHONY NORTON
Qualifications
BA LLB, cum laude at the University of Witwatersrand
MLit (Oxon)
Rhodes Scholar
Considered one of South Africa's top legal minds, Anthony is a highly respected attorney with a proven history of notable achievements. He is widely recognised as one of the country's foremost authorities in competition law, corporate litigation, administrative and constitutional law, and white-collar crime.
Anthony has held the position of Managing Director at Nortons Inc, an innovative boutique law firm with an unrivalled track record, since 2009 when he co-founded the firm with 3 partners.​
Anthony's 25-year career has been marked by a series of landmark cases, solidifying his reputation as a strategic and effective legal expert. His deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape, allows him to navigate complex negotiations and achieve optimal outcomes for his clients.​Anthony is known for his ability to manage highly complex litigation and his exceptional negotiation skills.​
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WHAT SETS ANTHONY APART:​
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Unwavering Integrity: “Anthony is driven by a strong sense of ethics and a commitment to finding solutions that align with both legal requirements and his clients' best interests.”​
Strategic Acumen: “He possesses a remarkable ability to anticipate challenges, adapt strategies, and plan for long-term success.”​
Masterful Negotiation: “Anthony's compelling arguments and skilful negotiation tactics consistently succeed with regulators and opposing parties.”​
Leadership and Collaboration: “He expertly assembles and guides high-performing legal teams, leveraging their diverse expertise to achieve outstanding results.”​
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Calm under Pressure: “Even in the most demanding situations such as when running massively complex litigious matters Anthony maintains a calm demeanour and a sharp focus on achieving the best possible outcome.”
​“Anthony's commitment to excellence extends beyond his own legal expertise. He is a dedicated leader who fosters a collaborative and supportive environment for his team. Anthony’s passion for the law, combined with his unwavering integrity, makes him a trusted advisor and a formidable advocate for his clients. A reflection of this is the extensive list of awards and accolades, local and international, that he has won throughout his career.”
​EXAMPLES OF PERSONAL ACCOLADES
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in South Africa™ 2025 for work in: Competition / Antitrust Law Regulatory Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for: Competition / Antitrust Law (2024) Regulatory Practice (2023) Regulatory Practice (2020) Competition / Antitrust Law (2016)Competition / Antitrust Law (2009
Recognised in Lexology Index in the field of competition law as a "Leader in the field of competition law" 2025
Chambers and Partners: Recognised annually since 2007 in Chambers’ “Top Ranked Globally” guide in “Lawyers - Band 1 for Competition/Anti-trust”
Chambers and Partners: Cartels 2024 Global Practice Handbook
Top 10 Most Influential People in Legal Services, 2024
Lawyer International Legal 100 - 2024 Award
WWL: Thought Leaders - Competition 2024
Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards Magazine - Leading Professionals Worldwide 2024
Who's Who Legal: Asset Recovery & Competition 2024
Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine - Super Lawyers 2024IFLR1000 Rankings 2024 South Africa Prestige Awards 2023/24
Global Law Experts 2024 Handbook
Lawyers Worldwide Award Magazine: White-Collar Crime Law Firm of the Year
M&A Today – Global Awards – 2023
Lawyer International - Legal 100 – 2021
Global 100 – 2022: South Africa - White Collar Crime Law Firm of the Year
Who's Who Legal 2022
Ranked in the Chambers Global 2023 Guide (Band 1)2023
Top 40 Competition Lawyers under 40 (globally)
Board Member: De Zalze 2017-2018​
Legal Career: Hofmeyr 1997-1999, Webber Wentzel 1999-2009 - (Head of the Competition Law Department and Partner 2004 – 2009) Nortons Inc 2009 - current (Managing Director)