Graphene Economics named South Africa Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year 2025

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Johannesburg, 19 September 2025: Graphene Economics has been recognised by the International Tax Review (ITR) as South African Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year for 2025, marking another milestone in the firm’s eight-year journey as a specialist in African transfer pricing advisory and strategy.

For Michael Hewson, founder and director of Graphene Economics, the award is above all a moment of gratitude.

“This recognition triggers immense gratitude in me for God’s grace, and for our clients, team members, suppliers and partners who have walked this journey with us,” he says. “Their trust, collaboration and hard work have made it possible for Graphene Economics to thrive and to play a meaningful role in transfer pricing, not just in South Africa but on the African continent. I am enormously grateful to everyone who has helped us to achieve this honour.”

The accolade follows previous awards, including ITR African Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year in 2023, and highlights the firm’s growing reputation as a trusted voice on international transfer pricing and related issues.

Since its founding in 2017, Graphene Economics has advised some of the continent’s largest multinationals on navigating complex tax rules while ensuring compliance and value creation. The firm has also been active in transfer pricing research and policy discussions, sharing insights with business leaders, academics and tax authorities across Africa.

“At Graphene Economics, we believe transfer pricing is not just a technical requirement, but a lens through which companies can better understand their own businesses,” Hewson added. “Being recognised by ITR is a powerful affirmation of that approach, and a tribute to the talented professionals I am privileged to work with every day.”
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