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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Corporate/M&A - South Africa

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has an established presence in Johannesburg, from where it operates a solid corporate and M&A team. Its lawyers offer advice across a range of areas, with notable experience managing acquisitions and disposals, as well as hostile takeovers, black economic empowerment (BEE) transactions and corporate restructurings. The department demonstrates particular prowess in the mining and renewable energy sectors, with additional expertise assisting telecoms and investment companies. The firm has a proven track record operating across Africa and the strength of an extensive international network of offices to draw upon.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Siyanda Resources on its acquisition of an equity stake in Impala Platinum’s subsidiaries.

Strengths

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  • What really stands out about the firm is its in-depth knowledge and experience. Its insight and understanding make a big difference.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Their understanding of commercial imperatives, together with technical ability is a big drawcard of the firm.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a deep understanding and analysis of the matter at hand, commercial insight alongside legal expertise. They cut to the chase and get the job done.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ross Lomax
    Ross Lomax

    Ross Lomax

    Ross Lomax is constantly engaged by a broad range of clients, particularly those in the renewable energy sector, for assistance with M&A and project investments. He also has experience advising on subscriptions in JSE-listed companies and corporate restructurings.

    • Ross Lomax provides fast turnaround, even in large and complex agreements. He is acutely focused on the best commercial outcome for our business.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Ziyanda Ntshona
    Ziyanda Ntshona

    Ziyanda Ntshona

    Ziyanda Ntshona leverages her considerable experience in the South African market to act on an array of disposals, management buyout transactions and acquisitions.

    • Ziyanda Ntshona is very experienced and detail-oriented, and she's really got a wealth of experience. She comes back with innovative solutions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Ziyanda Ntshona is the lawyer I would take with me into a fight and know I'm covered. She's very well prepared, commercially savvy and knows the market well.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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