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Private Equity - South Africa

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • Bowmans advised Ubuntu-Botho Investments on a USD250 million Series D funding investment by Nubank in the South African TymeBank.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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

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
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James Westgate
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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 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.

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Timothy McDougall
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Band 3

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
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Jutami Augustyn
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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 patient and understands the subject matter.

Jutami Augustyn always delivers a measured and high level of care to her clients.

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South Africa

Private Equity

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