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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Africa-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Bowmans is well known as a leading law firm in South Africa and maintains top-tier practices elsewhere on the continent as well, including in Kenya, Tanzania and Mauritius. It is a particular favourite among South African clients with ventures and operations outside the jurisdiction, but it also has a strong track record of servicing multinational corporations. The team regularly advises on high-value and cutting-edge M&A transactions, and is frequently to be seen counselling PE funds on buyouts. Alongside its impressive continental platform, Bowmans maintains close relations with standout law firms in Ethiopia, Nigeria and Zambia in addition to a strategic alliance with one of the leading names in francophone Africa, Gide Loyrette Nouel.

Notable practitioners

Tholi Gcabashe and Charles Douglas co-head the M&A practice from Johannesburg.

Work Highlights

Provided by Bowmans

  • Bowmans acted for Allianz regarding the creation of a joint venture with Sanlam through the combination of both companies' African businesses.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"They are very proactive in providing solutions and they offer appropriate drafting for complex issues."

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
Global

"The firm manages cross-jurisdictional teams well, and works seamlessly with local counsel in countries where it doesn't have its own offices."

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
Global