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

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What the Team is Known For

Bowmans is well known as a leading law firm in South Africa and maintains excellent transactional practices elsewhere on the continent as well, including in Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Zambia 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 and Nigeria, in addition to a strategic alliance with one of the leading names in francophone Africa, Gide Loyrette Nouel.

Work Highlights

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  • Bowmans advised South Africa-based Ukheshe International on its 100% acquisition of the issued shares of pan-African digital payments company EFT.

Strengths

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The team shows a strong ability to handle complex legal issues in a very sophisticated manner. I can always count on the team's good service, responsiveness and clear communication.

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
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Bowmans has a keen understanding of the legal issues and how they relate to our business. The team is also responsive and works hard to get a transaction over the line.

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Global

The team is strong, efficient and responsive in terms of M&A. They deal effectively with transaction structures and provide well-drafted transaction documents.

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Global

Bowmans has several very good offices across Africa.

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
Global

Bowmans has experienced team members and the capacity to deliver on large and complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ezra Davids
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Ezra Davids
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Band 2

Johannesburg-based Ezra Davids is a very well-established figure in the South African market and a renowned expert in corporate and M&A. He has many years of experience representing blue-chip South African companies, as well as market-leading multinationals, in a variety of deals, both in his home market and on a cross-border basis.

He is very visible and active in the M&A space.

Ezra is well known and one of the top three lawyers in South Africa. He is highly respected and a go-to lawyer for M&A matters.

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