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DLA Piper LLP

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Global Guide 2026 : South Africa

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Banking & Finance - South Africa

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is an internationally recognised law firm that has established a strong reputation for its financial capabilities in South Africa. The practice counsels clients on the full gamut of loan facilities and refinancing mandates. Its global network of offices provides access to banking and finance expertise around the world, facilitating the representation of clients both domestically and internationally. The team is increasingly representing lenders in finance transactions, while also representing borrowers. It acts for prominent South African banks, investment funds and corporations with involvement in cross-border financings.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised the International Finance Corporation on a USD40 million financing to BPR Bank Rwanda to support micro, small or medium-sized enterprises in Rwanda.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper stands out for the turnaround times on emails as drafts and requests are done very efficiently. The lawyers also make themselves available.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jackie Pennington
    Jackie Pennington

    Jackie Pennington

    Jackie Pennington possesses considerable experience handling high-value, cross-border and complex debt refinancing. She advises on mandates such as syndicated lending and preference share funding for a range of lenders and borrowers.

    • Jackie Pennington is pragmatic, problem solving and a highly experienced lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Jackie in an expert in her field. We appreciate her advice, commerciality and pragmatism. She works very well with opposing counsel while maintaining her client's interests.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Nick Grootes
    Nick Grootes

    Nick Grootes

    Nick Grootes heads the department at DLA Piper South Africa. His work ranges from high-value financing packages to refinancing mandates. He is well placed to advise both lenders and borrowers.

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