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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
Werksmans Attorneys is a corporate and commercial firm founded by Nathan Werksman in 1917. The firm is a founder member of Lex Africa.
Highlights
The firm is a market leader in mining work achieving tier 1 status for this practice area but is also highly active in all other practice areas achieving tier 2 status in all other areas. During the research period the firm was active on acquisitions, mining projects, investments, loans, syndicated facilities, energy and infrastructure projects, securitisations and secondary share offerings. Deal highlights include Garatouw Platinum Mine Project, WMA Africas acquisition of Boshoek Manganese Mine, Multichoice Group syndicated term loan and the Afgri Group Holdings restructured syndicated credit facility.
Key clients
Investec Bank, First National Bank, FirstRand Bank, Rand Merchant Bank, Standard Bank, Absa Bank, Nedbank, Crede Power and Infrastructure Investments, Steinhoff International, Afgri Group, Liquid Telecommunications, Samancor Chrome, Anglo American, Life Healthcare Group
Testimonials
“They are extremely approachable and have specialised departments which can provide focused solutions.” (Banking client)
“Very prompt and expert feedback at a very competitive rate.” (M&A client)
“He is an exceptional leader in his field of expertise.” - Chris Stevens, Head of the Mining & Resources
