Global Guide 2026 : South Africa
Ranked Individuals
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Bowmans is renowned for its bench of skilled private equity lawyers, offering experience covering fund formation as well as transactions. The law firm often assists PE funds with investments in the technology and financial services industries across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Bowmans advised Ubuntu-Botho Investments on a USD250 million Series D funding investment by Nubank in the South African TymeBank.
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Bowmans offers strong leadership, a quick response time and commercial decision making.
Bowmans has a team of highly knowledgeable professionals with a strong track record of deal-making success and a strong brand. The team provides exceptional service and prioritises clients.
Whatever you throw at the Bowmans team, it is quick to adapt. The team works hard, and is very adaptable and measured in its approach which is a very good combination.
The team at Bowmans is straightforward, commercial, available and responsive. Its lawyers go the extra mile and I like working with them.
We are very satisfied with the service received from Bowmans as the firm provides responsive, practical and commercially focused advice throughout the matter.
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Angela Simpson has a broad private equity practice in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her experience extends to all aspects of acquisitions and disposals by public and private entities, including cross-border transactions and related regulatory issues. She often acts for clients in the telecoms, mining and renewable energy sectors.
Angela Simpson is collaborative, direct and commercial. I really enjoy working with her.
Angela Simpson is one of the sharpest lawyers I've ever known. She is all over the details, she is good technically and also personable.
Angela Simpson is a highly commercial lawyer with a strong track record of execution.
James Westgate is good at cutting through complexity and is pragmatic. He is very good commercially and is able to filter through the noise and come up with pragmatic responses.
James Westgate has excellent experience.
James Westgate is very practical. He has a quick turnaround time and it has been a pleasure working with him.
Timothy McDougall has considerable experience in private equity deals, advising on acquisitions and disposals. He acts for several asset managers in South Africa and has commendable expertise in cross-border transactions.
Timothy McDougall is an extremely strong and commercial lawyer. He delivers quality of work and his ability to produce clear, practical and timely agreements makes him stand out.
Timothy McDougall is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and commercial. I can trust that work gets done.
Jutami Augustyn advises funds and institutional investors on a range of investments and transactions. She also assists financial institutions with fund financing mandates.
Jutami Augustyn is patient and understands the subject matter.
Jutami Augustyn always delivers a measured and high level of care to her clients.
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