Corporate/M&A

Charles Douglas attracts ample praise from market sources and has 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. Based in Johannesburg, he co-leads Bowmans' M&A practice group.

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. She joined Bowmans in November 2024 after leaving Hogan Lovells.

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 and left Clyde & Co to join Bowmans in March 2025.

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

Tholinhlanhla Gcabashe acts for clients on cross-border transactions. He has prominent experience in the logistics and fashion industries.

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 companies operating in South Africa.