CMS South Africa
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Overview
Provided by CMS South Africa
CMS South Africa is a transformed, B-BBEE Level 1 full-service commercial law firm providing practical, innovative legal, tax and transaction advisory services. Part of CMS, one of the world’s largest global law firms, we operate in over 50 countries. In Africa, we have 7 offices in key hubs and more than 150 lawyers, drawing on over 50 years of experience advising businesses across the continent.
Work & experience
Provided by CMS South Africa
Built on transformation, diversity and inclusion, our firm is led by lawyers from top domestic and international firms, differentiating us in South Africa as we build a leading transformed law firm and develop African legal talent. Our versatile, creative and agile team supports clients on complex commercial, finance and disputes matters, advising on domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions with a focus on cross-border work into Africa.
Notable work
Provided by CMS South Africa
African Development Bank Group Limited (AfDB)
Advised AfDB on a USD 1 billion loan to Transnet SOC Limited to boost transport capacity and support expansion
Exxaro Resources Limited ("Exxaro")
Advised Exxaro on disposal of FerroAlloys business, including structuring, diligence, financing and documents.
Entelect Software Proprietary Limited ("Entelect")
Advised Entelect on ICT subcontracting for Chirundu Border Post upgrade on the Zambia-Zimbabwe trade route.
Ranked Offices
Provided by CMS South Africa
South Africa - Head office
Gauteng
82 Maude Street 3rd Floor Johannesburg, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, 2196, Sandton
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CMS South Africa
Top figures
31
Lawyers
11
Partners
2018
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