Corporate/M&A

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.

"Ezra Davids is a stalwart and has a great reputation in South Africa."

"He is a very experienced corporate lawyer."

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 black economic empowerment transactions. He also regularly handles joint venture structurings. Based in Johannesburg, he co-leads Bowmans' M&A practice group.

"I endorse Charles Douglas' abilities and services. He is practical, careful, well informed and updated on the market's best practices and M&A law."

Charles Young rises in the rankings following an increased market presence. He 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, advising 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. She joined Bowmans in November 2024.

"We selected Deepa Vallabh given her fast turnaround times and amazing grasp of commercial needs in a variety of fields. She is always solution-driven."

"Deepa Vallabh is swift and responsive. She is very precise and commercially focused."

Lerato Thahane maintains her standing in the rankings, with impressive support from the market. Often working for industrial clients, she 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 firms operating in South Africa.