General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Namibia
Band 1
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ENSafrica Namibia is a full service law firm with offices in Windhoek, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.
Our dedicated team of lawyers is able to advise you on a broad range of matters across the legal spectrum, not only in Namibia, but also in the rest of Africa and internationally.
Because we understand the legal, regulatory and economic context of doing business in Namibia, against the background of increased growth and development across the continent, we are able to guide you through any challenges which your business may face.
We are especially renowned for our work in mining, energy (including oil and gas), banking and finance, dispute resolution, employment, aviation, shipping, and regulatory / administrative law.
Recent work highlights:
- Landmark case in which the Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds challenged the jurisdiction of the Namibian Competition Commission.
- Aquisition of the Uis Tin Project by AfriTin Mining and the listing of Bushveld Minerals on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
- 5 MW photovoltaic solar plant to be developed by Ejuva One Solar Energy and Ejuva Two Solar Energy, holding licences under the Namibia Renewable Energy Feed-In Tariff programme.
- Competition law advise to Hollard Insurance Namibia, as well as advice on the Namibian regulatory environment and new legislation affecting the insurance sector and corporate governance.
Chambers Review
ENS is widely regarded as a market leader in Namibia. The firm's all-encompassing expertise covers issues ranging from M&A and investments to insolvency, regulatory compliance, IP and dispute resolution. It is frequently employed as local counsel by international counterparts and also benefits from its pan-African platform. The team remains a favourite amongst clients from the energy, finance and natural resources industries.
Strengths
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"I enjoyed the openness of ENS. The lawyers were very accommodating, the work was very well done, the turnaround time was very good and I was kept informed, which was great."
"The team is extremely responsive and professional."
"I enjoyed the openness of ENS. The lawyers were very accommodating, the work was very well done, the turnaround time was very good and I was kept informed, which was great."
"The team is extremely responsive and professional."
Notable Practitioners
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.
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