Linklaters and South Africa’s Webber Wentzel have put together a cross-firm committee of partner representatives to oversee their alliance.

The magic circle firm, whose exclusive tie-up in South Africa went live on 1 February, is represented by emerging Europe, Middle East and Africa chief Sandeep Katwala, Africa co-head Andrew Jones and capital markets partner Patrick Sheil, all of whom were involved in negotiating the alliance.