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Corporate/M&A - South Africa

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright has an experienced corporate team covering a wide range of domestic M&A matters in South Africa. The firm's lawyers typically assist clients from the mining, financial services and insurance industries, and have significant experience advising on cross-border deals.

Work Highlights

  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised AfroCentric regarding an offer from Sanlam to acquire a controlling stake in the company.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Rudolph du Plessis
3
Band 3

Rudolph du Plessis advises on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and project investments. He is particularly sought out by industry investors and multinational corporations. He demonstrates further expertise advising on BEE transactions. He recently joined Norton Rose Fulbright after leaving Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.

Rudolph du Plessis always provides sound, pragmatic views on things. He has a good grasp of the law and is dynamic.

3
Willem de Villiers
3
Band 3
Willem de Villiers is an experienced corporate lawyer with expertise covering M&A and corporate finance. He has a particularly strong following of clients in financial services, including insurance companies and asset management firms.
5
Stephen Kennedy-Good
5
Band 5
Stephen Kennedy-Good stands out for his skilful handling of cross-border M&A deals, as well as taking on transactions that involve listed companies. Clients from the energy and mining sectors regularly turn to him for his expertise.

Stephen Kennedy-Good takes a responsive and flexible approach.

He is great to work with, very experienced and provides fast responses.

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Corporate/M&A

3
Rudolph du Plessis
3
Band 3
3
Willem de Villiers
3
Band 3
5
Stephen Kennedy-Good
5
Band 5