About

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Our tax lawyers have knowledge based on years of experience and a depth and breadth of tax law skills that few are able to match. We provide tax efficient business solutions by combining this strength with commercial acumen.

Our services range from the tax aspects of corporate transactions to financial structuring and project finance matters to the tax implications of employment decisions. We also handle tax litigation and dispute resolution on behalf of our clients.

Our corporate, banking and finance and commercial lawyers work closely with our tax lawyers to ensure that all aspects of transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, cross-border investment structures and corporate restructures) are thoroughly considered and planned.

We provide much sought after advice on all tax and regulatory aspects relating to international trade (imports, exports and local manufacturing of goods), particularly customs and excise tax and exchange control.

We represent taxpayers in negotiations with the tax authorities. Where necessary we lobby tax authorities and make representations on a wide range of issues relating to new legislation, obtaining directives and dispute resolution.

Our service extends to alternative dispute resolution proceedings where we regularly act on behalf of tax payers by lodging objections, appeals and review applications against tax assessments.

Chambers Review

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Tax - South Africa

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bowmans has an outstanding tax department offering a deep bench experienced in handling a broad spread of tax issues, including transactions, disputes and corporate restructuring. The group acts for a host of well-known foreign and domestic clients on sophisticated tax mandates across various industry sectors, especially financial services and mining. The team possesses significant experience working with tax authorities on regulatory matters and is well known for its strength in complex cross-border transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Bowmans advised Canal+ on the tax aspects of the acquisition of ordinary shares of MultiChoice Group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Wally Horak
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Wally Horak
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Senior Statespeople

Wally Horak is experienced in a broad suite of tax services, including the structuring of M&A transactions and investment funds, as well as regulatory issues. Operating out of the firm's Cape Town office, he continues to be widely viewed by peers as a leading practitioner in the field.

Mark Linington
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Mark Linington
1
Band 1

Mark Linington is renowned for providing a range of corporate tax services, encompassing M&A, restructuring and disposals. He is experienced in assisting a variety of clients, particularly from the financial services and private equity sectors.

Mark Linington is very solution oriented. If dealing with a complex problem, he somehow finds a very creative solution.

Mike Benetello
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Mike Benetello
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Band 1

Mike Benetello is a well-known lawyer who provides tax support in a myriad of contexts, including tax advice on corporate acquisitions. He regularly acts on behalf of domestic and international corporations.

Mike is the architect on the tax structuring.

Mike Benetello is a preferred tax adviser who provides technical and practical solutions to complex tax matters.

Mike is splendid to work with, technically very strong but also brings a wealth of accounting information, he gets us to the right answer.

His technical skills are amongst his strengths but he is also is easy to understand and responsive.

Barry Garven
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Barry Garven
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Band 2

Barry Garven continues to impress for the breadth of his experience in tax structuring and disputes, with further activity on acquisitions and investments. His client base includes companies from the hospitality and food and beverage sectors

Barry Garven understands our business and is able to provide solutions which simplifies transactions, minimises risk and provides value. He is also extremely approachable.

Barry is exceptionally responsive and has years of experience.

Michael Rudnicki
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Michael Rudnicki
3
Band 3

Michael Rudnicki has considerable experience operating in the financial and private equity markets. He provides tax-related structuring advice on fund establishment, acquisitions, derivatives and other financial instruments.

Michael Rudnicki is client focused and wants to do the best for his clients.

Roné La Grange
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Roné La Grange
3
Band 3

Roné La Grange is well placed to assist clients with the tax aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings, as well as tax compliance. She is experienced in advising both domestic and international clients on local and cross-border matters.

Roné La Grange pays attention to detail and has a commercial approach to transactions and tax knowledge. She can go beyond to apply her knowledge in a commercial way.

Roné has a very strong understanding of client's requirements and a technical knowledge of the tax matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
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South Africa

Tax

Wally Horak
S
Wally Horak
S
Senior Statespeople
Barry Garven
2
Barry Garven
2
Band 2
Roné La Grange
3
Roné La Grange
3
Band 3
Tax: Consultants

Mark Linington
1
Mark Linington
1
Band 1
Mike Benetello
1
Mike Benetello
1
Band 1
Michael Rudnicki
3
Michael Rudnicki
3
Band 3

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Aneria Bouwer

Betsie Strydom

Mogola Makola

Samir Ellary

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AB InBev

Ethos Private Equity

Goldman Sachs

Macquarie Bank

Northam Platinum

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