Webber Wentzel, Capital Markets | Chambers Global Profile

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The ECM team has consistently acted in the most complex and significant ECM matters in the market, which ensures that the team continues to develop cutting edge expertise and experience. Recognised as leading practitioners in the field by international ratings agencies, this gives the team strength in depth and the ability to manage complicated transactions in expedited timelines whilst still providing quality commercial solutions to clients. We can call on our tax, exchange control and corporate practice areas across a variety of sectors to provide a bespoke ECM solution.

Our DCM team has unmatched experience in structuring and executing on the full debt transaction spectrum. We provide commercially-minded, expert advice and building strong relationships with South Africa's largest corporates, banks and key regulators. Our clients include public and private corporates, banks, financial institutions and public sector issuers. We advise issuers, arrangers and trustees on a range of debt instruments, including domestic and cross-border debt security transactions and programmes, private placements and equity-linked securities. Our expertise includes advising on asset-backed transactions, including securitisations of pension-backed home, auto and mortgage-backed residential and commercial property loans.

Colin du Toit, Partner ([email protected]), Jesse Watson, Partner ([email protected]) or Karen Couzyn, Partner ([email protected]).

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity - South Africa

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Webber Wentzel operates a distinguished practice across debt and equity capital markets, with an impressive bench and first-rate experience of cross-border inward listings. The firm regularly appears on some of the largest deals in South Africa. It is highly regarded for its representation of issuers, and also has a significant practice advising bookrunners and arrangers. The team's expertise covers the full spectrum of capital markets matters, while its client base includes leading national and international financial institutions and household names from various sectors. The department possesses further experience assisting with corporate restructuring and unbundling mandates, as well as the resulting listings changes. Webber Wentzel offers impressive cross-border capabilities, enhanced by its alliance with Linklaters.

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Work Highlights

Webber Wentzel advised Naspers and Prosus on its repurchase programme at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Strengths

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Webber Wentzel offers fantastic knowledge of South African equity capital markets and loads of resources at varying level of expertise.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
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The firm has industry-leading expertise in capital markets and always provides very top-tier advice.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Global

Webber Wentzel offers fantastic knowledge of South African equity capital markets and loads of resources at varying level of expertise.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Global

The firm has industry-leading expertise in capital markets and always provides very top-tier advice.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Christo Els

Band 1

Christo Els is an exceptionally well-regarded corporate lawyer with significant experience across both the equity market and M&A. In the capital markets field, he has been involved in numerous capital raisings, including private placements and bookbuilding, as well as notable IPO mandates.

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Jesse Watson

Band 1

Jesse Watson commands a notable reputation in Johannesburg and across the jurisdiction for his ECM work. He provides counsel to his high-profile client base on a range of complex products, including repurchase programmes and accelerated rights offerings.

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Karen Couzyn

Band 1

Karen Couzyn continues to be a favoured choice for domestic and international banks alike, assisting with the establishment of securitisation and multi-issuer note programmes. She also regularly assists with debt restructuring issues.

Karen Couzyn has a very wide range of expertise on DCM and securitisation.

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Lindi Marais

Band 2

Lindi Marais particularly impresses with her track record of acting for issuers, with her client roster featuring renowned names in the South African telecoms and banking sectors.

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Colin du Toit

Band 3

Colin du Toit is a well-known Johannesburg-based lawyer in the South African corporate landscape, with dual expertise in both ECM and M&A transactions. He also has impressive experience in complex restructurings, leading share buy-backs and corporate delistings.

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Gareth Driver

Band 3

Gareth Driver is a well-recognised corporate lawyer in Johannesburg, particularly noted in relation to capital raisings. He is experienced in advising on shareholder offerings as well as listings and flotations. His expertise also incorporates M&A, joint venture agreements and Black Economic Empowerment transactions.

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