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Hogan Lovells is the South African branch of international law firm Hogan Lovells. The firm is led by managing partner Wessel Badenhorst and has one office in Johannesburg.

Hogan Lovells is an international law firm first established in Washington DC in 1904. The firm has over 45 offices globally in 24 countries and employs over 2800 lawyers.

 

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a focus on banking, M&A and mining project development.

 

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Nedbank, African Development Bank, Credit Suisse, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Barak Fund.

 

Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)

Bank lending: Lender side

"Knowledgeable, quick turnaround times, reasonable costs and responsive to questions or queries. They manage expectations well and have excellent negotiation skills. "

First opening in South Africa in 1995, White & Case's South African office serves clients across the African continent.The firm has a particularly strong practice in banking, achieving tier 2 status in this practice During the research period the firm worked on acquisitions, investments, project financings, loans and investments as well as bond, sukuk, green note and structured bond issues and energy and mining projects.

 

Highlights 

The firm advised VDC JNB 12 Propco Proprietary, VDC JNB 12 Opco Proprietary, VDC JNB 11 Propco Proprietary, VDC JNB 11 Opco Proprietary and VDC JNB 21 Proprietary with acquiring funding from FirstRand Bank Limited and Investec Bank Limited in order to fund the development, construction and commissioning of certain data centres. 

The firm advised Harith InfraCo on the $360 million acquisition of the Pan African Infrastructure Development Fund’s (PAIDF) interests in an infrastructure portfolio with significant stakes in assets across six Sub-Saharan African countries. 

 

Key clients 

African Development Bank, International Finance Corporation, MTN Group, Nedbank, and The Standard Bank South Africa. 

 

Testimonials 

“Willingness to work around the clock - important for an investment bank and also to find client solutions.” - Banking and finance Client 

“Find client solutions.” - Lindani Mthembu 

(2024/2025) 

“WC is dedicated and top tier.” - Banking and finance Client 

“Gary is a very able solution and detail-oriented lawyer who has been with us for over 15 years.” - Gary Felthun 

Glyn Marais is a South African law firm established in 1990. The firm has two offices, located in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a focus on banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A and mining project development.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Sanlam, Naspers, Investec Bank, Anglo American, AfroCentric Group, Growthpoint Properties, Sinosteel Corporation, DRA Global Holding Proprietary, Accelerate Property Fund and Absa Capital.

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

M&A

"Very responsive and very knowledgeable."

LNP Attorneys is a South African law firm established in 2017. Nikita Lalla is the firm’s chief executive, and the firm has one office in Johannesburg.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a focus on project development work.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Lucara Diamond Corporation, Lucara Botswana, Canadian Solar and its related companies, Amarenco Group and General Electric.

 

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Project development : Energy

"Assisted with sorting out vendor finance and master services agreement."

Deneys operated under the name Norton Rose Fulbright up until March 2026. The firm has over 200 lawyers and offices in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg and is traditionally associated with expertise in mining, energy and infrastructure projects, as well as in banking and finance. Standout partners include banking and finance leaders Jackie Midlane and Willem de Villiers, and energy and infrastruture specialist Greg Nott.   

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 

Allen & Overy is the South African branch of the international Allen & Overy law firm and is based in Johannesburg. Traditionally lender focused, Allen & Overy remains focused on banks in all manner of transactions. A member of the UK ‘Magic Circle’ the firm has 44 offices in 31 countries.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a strong practice in banking achieving top tier status in South Africa. The firm is also very active in debt and equity capital markets and project finance.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include The Standard Bank of South Africa, Rand Merchant Bank, Nedbank, Turner & Townsend and Pan African Infrastructure Development Fund.

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Bank lending: Borrower side

"Excellent."

 

Bank lending: Lender side

"Efficient and very effective, able to provide explanations to the client to assist them in understanding some of the legal requirements, competitive on price, and always available for quick calls to take lender/client through some explanations."

In 2012 Dentons and KapdiTwala established an association that was considered 'a first-of-its-kind' between a Black law firm and an international law firm. Dentons have two offices in South Africa located in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Dentons is an international law firm serving 81 countries at 205 locations.

 

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a focus on energy project development but is also very active in mining project development.

 

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Microsoft, Total, ABSA, Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), Amazon, Barloworld, BP, Eskom, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), ODA, Old Mutual and Par Equity.

Adams & Adamsis a South African law firm established in 1908. The firm has its head office in Pretoria and other offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. 

 

Focuses / specialisms 

The firm has a particular focus on M&A work. 

 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include ArdanLivvey Investors and South African Postbank. 

 

Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

During the research period, the firm was active in M&A.  

In M&A the firm's work focused on acquisitions by domestic acquirers.  

 

Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

ArdanLivvey Investors acquisition of Atlantis Foundries Proprietary 

DLA Piper is the South African presence of the international law firm of the same name. The South African office is based in Johannesburg.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a particular focus on banking work.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include FirstRand Bank, Nedbank, The Standard Bank of South Africa, Investec Bank, Brait, Consol and RAIN.

Eversheds Sutherland is the South African presence of the international law firm of the same name. The firm has offices in Durban and Johannesburg.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a particular focus on debt capital markets and M&A work.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Corteva Agriscience Group, Eaton Group, Diale Mogashoa, Kone South Africa and Vas-X.

   

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Financial services regulatory

"Quality and professional approach towards advising and assisting on the legal matters, as well as prompt responses and availability."

 

M&A

"Pragmatic team with great skills. Assisted in getting the transaction through. Transparent in billing. Understood the client's perspective."

"Small, dedicated team. A lot of partner attention. Easy to approach and work with. Excellent legal advice. Value for money."

Lawtons Africa is a South African law firm based in Johannesburg.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a particular focus on equity capital markets and M&A.

Key clients

A key client of the firm is the Public Investment Corporation.

   

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Financial services regulatory

"Always explain the opinion in ’plain language’ before issuing the final document. Willing to go the extra mile, they are proactive and anticipate our needs."

 

M&A

"They are quick and responsive and provide well researched and reasoned advice."

Mncedisi Ndlovu & Sedumedi Attorneys is a South African law firm established in 2002. The firm is led by managing director Tshiamo Sedumedi and is based in Johannesburg.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a particular focus on M&A work.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Blue Nightingale Trading, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, M2 Precious Base and Metal Group, Metropolitan Trading Company and Black Management Forum Investments.

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) is a South African firm with a pan-African focus. Founded in 1853, it has grown to its current state through mergers and now employs more than 350 lawyers across offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Stellenbosch. Among its core financial and corporate offering, the firm advises on acquisition financings, project financings, bonds and notes issues, energy and mining projects, equity and share transactions, private equity and M&A  

Highlights 

The firm advised Retailability and subsidiaries on the sale to Pepkor Trading of several retail brands and busineses, including Legit, Style, Swagga, and Boardmans. The deal included 462 retail stores in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini.   

The firm was also advising Old Mutual on funding the development of a 13.5MW hydro generation plant in Eswatini known as the Middle Lusutfu Hydropower electricity project.   

Elsewhere, the firm advised the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) and Standard Bank on all aspects of a ZAR2 billion bond issuance by IDC.

Key clients  

Central Energy Fund, Standard Bank of South Africa, MTN, Redefine Properties, and Trident Energy Fragomen.

Testimonials 

“The firm has an experienced financing team and the ability to tap expertise across different sectors in the market offering the best service to the clients. It works well under pressure and in complex deals. It has been a great source of support for us to ensure our legal risks are managed on credit investments.” - Banking & finance  

“Deep knowledge, responsiveness, and tactical execution.” - M&A

“Good relationship management, good turnaround time. The team is commercial, and mandates are properly managed.” - M&A 

“Value-add and communication.” - M&A 

“The team is dynamic, solution-driven and has quick turnaround times.” - M&A  

“Very professional, great advice, great to work with.” - M&A 

“Great industry-specific knowledge; highly responsive team that is easy to work with.” - M&A  

“Dedication and responsiveness.” - Project finance  

“The team has exceptional knowledge, and they are always able to call on someone who is a specialist in the field.” - Restructuring   

"Johan De Lange from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's banking, finance & projects team advised on the complex transaction, which included different class of funders including development finance institutions and an Australian Bank.” - Johan De Lange, director, banking & finance 

“He is able to distill very complex issues into manage complex situations.” - Johan de Lange, director - banking & finance  

“Andre de Lange is solutions driven, always calm and has a depth of knowledge.” - Andre de Lange, director - corporate 

“Very professional, great solutions, great to work with, efficient.” - Andre de Lange, director - corporate  

“He is highly knowledgeable, with good attention to detail, and great response and turnaround times.” - Dane Kruger, director - corporate 

“His knowledge of our business is deep, and he matches that with outstanding core knowledge in the work we need him for.” - David Thompson, deputy practice head and director - corporate 

“Excellent knowledge of our business, has a great team working for him, ability to explain complex legal matters, ability to find solutions to complex issues.” - Ian Hayes, partner and practice head - corporate 

“Engagement and quality advice.” - Mashudu Mphafudi, director and head of practice - finance banking & projects

“Mohammed is the lead partner; he brings depth of experience to the deals and provides comfort that our legal position will be protected. He is always accessible, which is key given the tight deadlines for our deals." - Mohammed Saib, director - banking, finance & projects

“She rounds up the team as necessary and gets goal congruence within the team.” - Zakiya Shaik, senior associate - corporate

“Communicates well and meets deadlines.” - Zakiya Shaik, senior associate - corporate  

Webber Wentzel is a full-service law firm in South Africa founded in 1868. The firm has over 450 lawyers and has offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The firm is also in a collaborative alliance with Linklaters. 

 

Highlights 

The firm is a leading player in the South African market achieving tier 1 status across all ranked practice areas. During the research period the firm was active on project financings, revolving credit facilities, financial services regulatory advisory work, energy and infrastructure projects, note issues, secondary share offerings and acquisitions. Deal highlights of the firm include South Sahara African Trading acquisition of New Pier Trading Proprietary, iCON Infrastructure acquisition of Alliance Medical AcquisitionCo, Pele Green Energy Proprietary project financing, Maziv Group syndicated financing, LGL acquisition of L2D shares and the Mpumalanga 3.2 GW wind energy project. 

 

Key clients 

Naspers, Liberty, Standard Bank, Bank of China, FirstRand Bank, Thungela Resources, iCON Infrastructure, MTN Group, The Phembani Group, RCL Foods, Nedbank, The Standard Bank of South Africa, FirstRand Bank, UK Climate Investments, Sea Harvest Corporation, Exxaro Resources, Anglo American, Ivan Plats, Sasol Mining, Royal Bafokeng Platinum, Envusa Energy Proprietary, Sasol South Africa, Exxaro Resources, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and Globeleq South Africa Management Services.

 

Testimonials 

The depth of knowledge and expertise within the team is absolutely fantastic. They have a team filled with top notch banking lawyers who are able to advise on all aspects of a transaction. You are assured of an expert in any field of law when dealing with this team. (Banking client) 

Her understanding of the industry and expert knowledge is beyond compare. When you work with Kathy you have an exception legal expert in your corner and the confidence that she provides that your matter is in capable hands id brilliant. She definitely has your back and the legal expertise to back you. - Kathy Shepherd, Banking and finance partner 

He is always available and willing to help. He's industry knowledge and client communication are fantastic. Although he has an exceptionally busy practice, he has a way of making you feel like you are his only client. Just brilliant working with such a great individual. - Rashaad Carrim, Banking and finance partner

ENS

Founded in South Africa in 1905, ENSafrica is now a large pan-African law firm with a focus on commercial law. It employs more than 600 hundred lawyers across as offices in Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda. The South African branches are located in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Stellenbosch. The firm is active in loan and credit facilities, trade and project financings, bond and note issues, acquisitions, investments and projects.   

 

Highlights 

The firm advised Standard Bank on the $40 million multicurrency term loan provided to Ctrack Holdings incorporated in Mauritius. 

The firm advised Absa Investment Management Services Proprietary on its disposal of Link Investment Service Provider (LISP) business to Glacier. 

 The firm advised Citigroup Global Markets and Goldman Sachs International on the $2 billion issuance by the Government of the Republic of South Africa of 7.100% Notes due 2036 and the issuance of$1.5 billion 7.950% Notes due 2054. 

 

Key clients 

Citigroup Global Markets, Goldman Sachs International, The Standard Bank of South Africa, Nedbank, and Transnet SOC. 

 

Testimonials 

“Pragmatic advice and efficient execution of the instructions, at a lower cost than most other firms offering similiar services (whether from Johannesburg or the UK).” - Banking and finance Client 

“Extremely responsive and competent. They really understand their clients' requirements; staff deal appropriately and deliver outstanding service.” - Banking and finance Client 

“They are efficient, professional, have their finger on the pulse of the deal and great to work with.” - Banking and finance Client 

ENS are true business partners and approach their way in an extremely client centric manner, they do not just execute they lead from the front and literally pull the client through the M&A transactions they manage without the client having to think about anything. I would not use any firm but ENS for M&A work." - M&A Client 

“Team has depth and breadth of knowledge. Always available!” - - M&A Client 

Bowman Gilfillan is the South African member firm of the pan-African legal practice Bowmans which also has members in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. The firm employs more than 400 specialised lawyers and has offices in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. The firm is a strong player in the South African market.  

 

 Highlights 

The firm advised Capitec Bank on its $333 million acquisition of  Avafin Holding. 

The firm advised The Standard Bank of South Africa and FirstRand Bank on the ZAR2bn granted to The Spar Group to facilitate the disposal of its Polish business.  

 

Key clients  

Nedbank, Rand Merchant BankPick n Pay Stores, Rand Merchant Bank, The Standard Bank of South Africa, and Anglo-American Platinum. 

  

Testimonials 

“They understand our business. They understand the regulatory environment and the need to innovate.” - Banking and finance Client 

“Pragmatic, efficient, and quick turn around.” - Banking and finance Client 

“The quality of work is excellent, seamless service across disciplines.” - Banking and finance Client 

“They are highly collaborative, share information promptly, provide sensible reasoned views and present joined up work products. They are a very high calibre of firm.” - Equity Capital markets Client 

“They are the best in the business. Easy to work with, smart, available, up to date on all relevant issues, very well integrated into the SA ecosystem.” - Equity Capital markets Client   

“Great competence, highly commercial approach and enjoyable people to work with.” - Equity Capital markets Client    

“Charles is a first-class operator. He leads client relationships with gravitas and humour. He is an instinctive problem-solver and drives quality.” - Charles Douglas 

“Great product knowledge and extensive deal experience, which he brings to bear on all transactions. David is also a pleasant individual to work with.”- David Yuill 

“Just everything. Great lawyer.” - David Yuill 

“Expert knowledge. They have vast experience in banking. Understand our business very well.” - Jan Kruger 

“Availability, accessibility, pragmatic solutions, and sector knowledge.” - Jason Wilkinson 

“Very responsive, client focused.” - Ulrike Naumann 

Eversheds Sutherland is a law firm in South Africa. The firm has three offices in South Africa, two in Johannesburg and one in Durban.

Eversheds Sutherland is an international law firm with over 200 relationship firms worldwide and 74 offices in 35 countries.

 

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a focus on M&A work.

 
 

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin is a Canadian-headquartered law firm in South Africa which has had an established presence in Africa for over 130 years with the founding partner in South Africa commencing practice as an attorney in Grahamstown in 1879 before moving to Johannesburg in 1886. The firm has one office in Johannesburg.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has a strong practice in both infrastructure project development and also project finance, achieving top tier status in both categories. The firm is also very active in energy and mining project development.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Investec Bank, Nedbank, Rockwell Diamonds, Decentral Energy Capital, Sharpeville Breweries Proprietary, Sunstone Capital, Rand Merchant Bank, West African Energy, DNG Energy and Absa Bank.

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Banking and finance

"Excellent and high-quality work in project finance."

 

Capital markets : Equity

"Expertise in the applicable legislation and regulatory environment."

Bowmans
15 practice areas
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Bowmans’ South African practice is widely regarded as one of the leading corporate law firms in the country.

Its specialist legal services cover the spectrum of corporate and commercial law, banking and finance law and dispute resolution. The team is recognised for its professionalism and ability to assist clients in the region.

Clients include investment banks, industrial conglomerates, financial institutions, governments and state authorities from both South Africa and around the world. 

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
15 practice areas
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We are a full service law firm consisting of more than 330 lawyers and with a track record spanning over 171 years.

We provide experienced corporate and commercial legal support and authentic, knowledge-based and cost-effective legal services for clients looking to do business in key markets across Africa. Our Africa practice brings together the resources and expertise of leading business law firms across the continent that have direct experience acting for governments, state agencies and multinational organisations. This combined experience across the continent produces an extensive African capability. We also partner with other professional disciplines such as audit, business consulting and corporate finance to provide a seamless and integrated solution for projects that have a multi-disciplinary dimension.

We focus on a number of key sectors which are active and thriving in Africa, including Mergers & Acquisitions; Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing; Commercial Real Estate; Consumer Goods, Services & Retail; Energy and Power; Oil & Gas; Financial Institutions, Services & Fintech; Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency; Government & State-owned Entities; Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals; Hospitality & Leisure; Gambling & Regulatory Compliance; Industrials, Manufacturing & Trading; Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics; Mining & Minerals; Private Equity; and Technology & Communications.

With first-hand, in-depth experience, CDH is able to offer sector-specific expertise and knowledge of regulatory nuances to provide an exceptional integrated service across Africa. This includes a proven track record and deal experience across multiple jurisdictions in Africa, a practical and commercial approach, a multidisciplinary team of experts managed from a single point, extensive sector experience, and dedicated, partner-led teams.

Areas of practiceThe firm’s corporate and commercial offering covers the full spectrum of business legal services, which it delivers through core practice areas and sector teams. 

CDH has 11 esteemed core practice areas: Corporate & Commercial; Competition law; Dispute Resolution; Employment law; Environmental law; Finance & Banking; Pro Bono & Human rights; Real Estate law; Tax & Exchange Control; and Trusts & Estates. Whether needing seamless coordination across a number of jurisdictions or delivery in a single location, the firm’s clients can rely on advice that is underpinned by a solid understanding of both local and international considerations.

Diversity: CDH values diversity, respect for the individual and equal opportunity. At CDH, transformation is considered the shared responsibility of everyone in the firm. The firm puts a great deal of energy and time into its ongoing initiatives which aim to achieve CDH’s greater transformation aspirations.  

Corporate responsibility: CDH undertakes to look after the communities in which it operates through pro bono and volunteer work. To this end, CDH’s dedicated pro bono and human rights practice facilitates access to justice for the disadvantaged and vulnerable.

ENS
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ENSafrica

ENSafrica is Africa’s largest law firm, with offices in Eastern, Southern and Western Africa. With more than 600 specialist practitioners, we have deep expertise and the capacity to solve all your legal, tax, forensics and IP requirements, and help you navigate regulatory hurdles, no matter where in Africa you do business. We are entrusted by major local and international clients to handle and co-ordinate even their most complex and sensitive requirements quickly, efficiently and with excellence. As a result, our consistently high standards have been recognised by prestigious international ranking agencies. Because we have had many years of practical experience working on the ground throughout Africa, we have developed a proven track record and a solid understanding of local cultural, commercial and geopolitical contexts, as well as long-standing partnerships with trusted firms with whom we work.

For more information, visit www.ENSafrica.com or contact one of our offices:

ENSafrica | Ghana
5th Floor Vivo Place, Cantonments City, Rangoon Lane, Accra
tel: +233 30 225 3980
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com  

ENSafrica | Kenya
15th Floor, One Africa Place, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi
tel: +254 205 007 000 
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

ENSafrica | Mauritius
18 Edith Cavell Street, Port Louis
tel: +230 212 2215
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

ENSafrica | Namibia
Shop 2 Ground Floor, Altstadthof, corner Libertina Amathila Avenue and Bismarck Street, Swakopmund
tel: +264 64 415 380
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

No 4 1st Floor, The Business Park, Sam Nujoma Avenue, Walvis Bay
tel: +264 64 281 100
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

Unit 4 LA Chambers, Ausspann Plaza, Dr Agostinho Neto Road, Windhoek
tel: +264 61 379 700
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

ENSafrica | Rwanda
Kacyiru, KG 7th Avenue #35, Blue Star House, 1st Floor - Wing B, Kigali
tel: +250 252 551 500
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

​ENSafrica South Africa
​35 Lower Long Street, Foreshore, Cape Town
tel: +27 21 410 2500
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

1 Richefond Circle, Ridgeside Office Park, Umhlanga, Durban
tel: +27 31 536 8600
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

The MARC | Tower 1, 129 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg
tel: +27 11 269 7600
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

La Gratitude, 97 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch
tel: +27 21 808 6620
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

ENSafrica | Uganda
4th Floor, Rwenzori Towers, Plot 6 Nakasero Road, Nakasero, Kampala
tel: +256 31 222 5500
info@ENSafrica.com
www.ENSafrica.com

White & Case
15 practice areas
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As the first international firm to open an office in South Africa in 1995, White & Case has established itself as one of the region's leading law firms, serving clients across the African continent for more than 40 years.

Clients value our support and advice on their most complex African deals. We advise international companies investing in Africa, as well as local companies pursuing opportunities in Africa and beyond. We offer both local and English law capabilities, and are continually recognized for our work by independent sources including Chambers Global, EMEA Finance, The Legal 500 and IFLR1000.

Beja Attorneys
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BEJA ATTORNEYS Inc was founded by Xolisa Beja after gaining experience in various commercial law firms in Johannesburg and internationally. The firm specializes in:

  • General corporate-commercial law
  • Structured and general finance transactions
  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&As)
  • BEE transactions
  • Private Equity

Notable transactions include advising BEE Consortia on significant deals such as the partial unwind of Capitec Bank’s BEE Transaction, acquisition of equity stakes in Bell Equipment, and the unwind of MTN’s and PPC’s BEE Transactions. They have also advised the Mineworkers Investment Corporation on various M&A and disposal transactions.

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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Eskom Holdings SOC - Bond Issue
2021-07-01
A&O Shearman
South Africa
Bond issue
Citigroup, Barclays, JP Morgan Chase, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Mitsubishi Corp, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Mizuho Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, Truist Financial, Scotiabank
Underwriter
ABSA Bank - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
A&O Shearman
South Africa
Bond issue
ABSA Bank
Issuer
Eskom Holdings SOC - Bond Issue
2021-07-01
Bowmans
South Africa
Bond issue
Eskom Holdings SOC
Issuer
Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-04-01
CMS
South Africa
Bond issue
Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd
Issuer
Sappi Papier Holding GmbH - Bond Issue
2021-03-01
Cravath Swaine & Moore
South Africa
Bond issue
Sappi Papier Holding GmbH
Issuer
Sappi Papier Holding GmbH - Bond Issue
2021-04-01
Cravath Swaine & Moore
South Africa
Bond issue
Sappi Papier Holding GmbH
Issuer
Eskom Holdings SOC - Bond Issue
2021-07-01
ENS
South Africa
Bond issue
Citigroup, Barclays, JP Morgan Chase, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Mitsubishi Corp, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Mizuho Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, Truist Financial, Scotiabank
Underwriter
Sappi Papier Holding GmbH - Bond Issue
2021-04-01
Bowmans
South Africa
Bond issue
Sappi Papier Holding GmbH
Issuer
Investec Investment Banking - Bond Issue
2021-07-01
Clifford Chance
South Africa
Bond issue
Investec Investment Banking
Issuer
Eskom Holdings SOC - Bond Issue
2021-07-01
Linklaters
South Africa
Bond issue
Citigroup, Barclays, JP Morgan Chase, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Mitsubishi Corp, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Mizuho Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, Truist Financial, Scotiabank
Underwriter
Eskom Holdings SOC - Bond Issue
2021-07-01
Poswa Incorporated
South Africa
Bond issue
Citigroup, Barclays, JP Morgan Chase, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Mitsubishi Corp, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Mizuho Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, Truist Financial, Scotiabank
Underwriter
Eskom Holdings SOC - Bond Issue
2021-07-01
White & Case
South Africa
Bond issue
Eskom Holdings SOC
Issuer
Sappi Papier Holding GmbH - Bond Issue
2021-04-01
Werksmans Attorneys
South Africa
Bond issue
UniCredit, JP Morgan Chase, ING Bank, Citigroup, Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Crédit Agricole, Raiffeisen Bank SA, Standard Chartered Bank, Erste Group Bank AG, KBC
Underwriter
Sappi Papier Holding GmbH - Bond Issue
2021-04-01
Linklaters
South Africa
Bond issue
Sappi Papier Holding GmbH
Issuer
Sappi Papier Holding GmbH - Bond Issue
2021-04-01
Latham & Watkins
South Africa
Bond issue
UniCredit, JP Morgan Chase, ING Bank, Citigroup, Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Crédit Agricole, Raiffeisen Bank SA, Standard Chartered Bank, Erste Group Bank AG, KBC
Underwriter
Digital Realty Trust Inc. - M&A
2022-01-03
Bowmans
South Africa
M&A
Digital Realty Trust Inc.
Buyer
Connect Group - M&A
2021-11-01
Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs
South Africa
M&A
Connect Group
Target
Teraco Data Environments Pty. Ltd. - M&A
2022-01-03
ENS
South Africa
M&A
Teraco Data Environments Pty. Ltd.
Target
Digital Realty Trust Inc. - M&A
2022-01-03
Latham & Watkins
South Africa
M&A
Adam Czernikiewicz, Alidad Damooei, Ann Buckingham, Bradley Helms, Joseph Porter, Julian Kleindorfer, Kem Ihenacho, Tyler Miller
Digital Realty Trust Inc.
Buyer
Groupe SAF SAS - M&A
2021-11-29
Mayer Brown
South Africa
M&A
Benjamin Homo, Elodie Deschamps
Groupe SAF SAS
Buyer
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Firm Name Jurisdiction Total Deals Deals (Last 12 Months)
A&O Shearman
South Africa
2
0
ASAFO & Co
Morocco
1
0
Baker Botts
1
0
Baker McKenzie
South Africa
6
0
Borden Ladner Gervais
1
0
Bowmans
Mauritius
39
0
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
South Africa
6
0
Clifford Chance
3
0
CMS
3
0
Cravath Swaine & Moore
2
0
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
1
0
Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs
South Africa
1
0
ENS
South Africa
24
0
Eversheds Sutherland
South Africa
2
0
Fasken
1
0
Goodwin Procter
1
0
Jones Day
1
0
K&L Gates
1
0
Latham & Watkins
3
0
Linklaters
3
0
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