Corporate/M&A

Chairman of Bowmans and senior partner, Ezra Davids maintains a stellar domestic and international reputation as one of South Africa's foremost experts in corporate law. His skills continue to be sought out by blue-chip clients for assistance with significant cross-border mandates.

Charles Douglas attracts ample praise from market sources and has an established corporate capability in South Africa. He holds experience relating to an impressive range of mandates, including M&A and BEE transactions. He also regularly handles joint venture structurings.

Charles Young regularly advises on M&A and asset transactions, as well as providing advice on commercial agreements. He is particularly well known in the mining sector, where he advises on cross-border acquisitions and share subscriptions.

Deepa Vallabh is a lawyer with an impressive pedigree and a client following of well-known telecoms and mining companies. She acts on domestic and international acquisitions and disposals.

Gasant Orrie is an experienced transactional attorney who frequently assists clients with M&A and corporate finance, as well as advising on empowerment-related deals and structures. He is based in Cape Town.

Lerato Thahane often works for industrial clients and draws upon her extensive experience to assist with domestic and cross-border acquisitions and disposals. She is also comfortable acting as local counsel to international companies operating in South Africa.

Ryan Wessels has a strong practice advising private equity firms on inbound investments into South Africa. He also assists public clients with the disposal of assets.

Tholinhlanhla Gcabashe acts for clients on cross-border transactions. He has prominent experience in the logistics and fashion industries. Based in Johannesburg, he is the head of the corporate/M&A practice at Bowmans.