General Business Law

Wolf Wohlers is a market-leading practitioner with a wealth of experience in a range of corporate transactions, including M&A, PE investments and joint venture agreements. He is particularly active in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors, assisting with inbound investments and acquisitions, as well as financing mandates.

"Wolf Wohlers is an exceptional commercial attorney who deals with big transactions on a regular basis."

Executive chairperson of the firm in Namibia, Hartmut Ruppel provides a suite of transactional and regulatory services, notably for clients operating in the energy sector.

Karin Malherbe is particularly noted for her IP expertise, advising on filings, prosecution and litigation, as well as transactional IP. Her experience also encompasses corporate acquisitions and restructurings.

Charles Visser of ENS is well recognised in Namibia for the strength of his contentious practice, acting regularly before the High Court of Namibia. He provides counsel and representation to a host of companies in commercial proceedings, both litigation and arbitration.

Johannesburg-based Eric le Grange of ENS heads the firm's project development and project finance department. He attracts clients from a range of sectors, including the oil and gas and mining industries. He regularly acts on cross-border refinancing and procurement matters related to energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa countries, such as Namibia.

Johannesburg-based Loren Tibshraeny of ENS has an extensive practice across Sub-Saharan Africa, covering EPCM, power purchase agreements and procurement contracts in countries such as Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho.