General Business Law - Namibia
What the team is known for
Ellis Shilengudwa Inc impresses with its frequent engagement in a range of commercial mandates, acting for financial institutions and clients active in the energy and mining industries. The group's expertise extends to both transactional and regulatory work, in addition to competition investigations, financing matters and procurement issues. Based in Windhoek, the firm benefits from its DLA Africa membership when assisting with cross-border mandates.
Strengths
"Ellis Shilengudwa Inc's lawyers are very commercially aware and that has been evident from the sound advice they have been giving on the transaction."
"Ellis Shilengudwa Inc's lawyers are great colleagues who are pragmatic and great to deal with."
Notable practitioners
Jurie Badenhorst is a deeply experienced lawyer with a strong track record in major corporate transactions and financing mandates. Based in Windhoek, he provides counsel to clients active in the energy, mining and transportation industries.
Peter Johns is a well-regarded corporate lawyer who moves up in the rankings this year. With a client list composed of financial institutions and energy companies, he operates a broad practice covering competition investigations, financings and corporate transactions. "Peter Johns has good knowledge and experience in competition law."
Hugo Meyer van den Berg is a respected lawyer in Windhoek who is noted for the depth of his experience in the mining and energy sectors. His expertise covers transactions, financings and regulatory mandates.
Mia Kellerman is developing a notable profile for her finance-related practice in Namibia. She advises on project financing, restructuring and regulatory compliance, with further expertise in the energy industry.