Capital Markets: Equity

Casper van Heerden is a debt capital markets lawyer who is renowned for his expertise. With a particularly strong reputation among issuer-side entities, his impressive client portfolio features major names in manufacturing, mining and financial services.

Ezra Davids is a household name in the field of equity capital markets. Alongside his market-leading M&A practice, he assists clients with the full IPO process, as well as acting on accelerated bookbuilds and private placements. He works out of the firm's Johannesburg office.

"Ezra is always thoughtful and focused on targeted commercial outcomes."

David Yuill is highlighted for the impressive breadth he maintains in his capital markets practice, advising issuers, dealers and underwriters involved in significant capital raisings in South Africa. Working out of Johannesburg, he also has considerable experience taking lead roles in novel transactions featuring complex regulatory and securities components.

"David is excellent. He provides sound advice, is responsive and is thoroughly pleasant to work with."

Ryan Wessels continues to grow his reputation in the South African corporate finance market, with particularly notable strength in rights issues and private placement agreements. He acts for both issuers and bookrunners, and has played a key role in international securities sales.

"Ryan is very proactive, able to identify key legal issues in a transaction and provides very sound advice."