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Private Equity - South Africa

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What the Team is Known For

Bowmans is renowned for its bench of skilled private equity lawyers, offering experience covering fund formation and transactions. The law firm often assists PE funds with investments in the technology and financial services industries across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Work Highlights

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  • Bowmans advised Climate Fund Managers on the establishment of various green hydrogen funds.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Bellew
1
John Bellew
1
Band 1
John Bellew is a household name in the South African PE market, with immense experience in buyouts, investments and fund formation.

John Bellew is a thorough and knowledgeable legal practitioner with outstanding general legal and commercial knowledge.

Angela Simpson
2
Angela Simpson
2
Band 2

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.

James Westgate
3
James Westgate
3
Band 3
James Westgate acts for a number of major private equity and investment management clients, with expertise covering both domestic and cross-border transactions.

James Westgate is intelligent and committed, with the ability to solve complex issues through pragmatic solutions and negotiation.

Jutami Augustyn
U
Jutami Augustyn
U
Up and Coming

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 a pleasure to work with as she always goes the extra mile to accommodate our requirements and timelines.

She always delivers accurate work timeously. In addition, she is commercially strong.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Private Equity

John Bellew
1
John Bellew
1
Band 1
Angela Simpson
2
Angela Simpson
2
Band 2
James Westgate
3
James Westgate
3
Band 3
Jutami Augustyn
U
Jutami Augustyn
U
Up and Coming