Wendy Shih is a Senior Associate in the Asia Practice Group at ENS, where she specialises in guiding foreign companies through the complexities of entering and operating within the South African market.

Wendy advises a diverse and dynamic client base spanning both domestic and international markets. She delivers comprehensive corporate commercial legal counsel and company secretarial services to a broad spectrum of organisations, from publicly listed companies and state-owned enterprises to privately held entities.

Her practice has a particular focus on serving clients operating across the African and Asian corridors of trade and investment. She has built a distinguished track record advising leading Asian corporations with an operational base in South Africa, including several of the country's most prominent Asian banks. Her clients extend to major Asian enterprises establishing and expanding their footprint in South Africa, as well as to key players in the telecommunications, mineral resources, real estate, project development, and tyre manufacturing sectors.

Through her extensive cross-border experience, Wendy brings a nuanced understanding of the regulatory, commercial, and cultural considerations that underpin successful international business operations. Her ability to navigate complex multi-jurisdictional matters, coupled with her deep knowledge of South African corporate and commercial law, positions her as a trusted adviser to clients seeking to establish, grow, and protect their interests in an increasingly interconnected global marketplace.

Wendy is an admitted attorney, notary public, and conveyancer. She is fluent in both Mandarin and English, enabling her to bridge linguistic and cultural divides with ease for her clients operating across Asian and African market.