Bowmans

Senior M&A lawyer Deepa Vallabh joins Bowmans in Johannesburg

Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans continues to expand the depth and diversity of its M&A Practice in South Africa. The firm today announced the appointment of senior M&A lawyer Deepa Vallabh as a partner in its Johannesburg office with effect from 1 November.

Bowmans Durban on a growth path with new M&A partner

Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans continues to expand its presence and capabilities as a top-tier legal services provider, this time in Durban South Africa, where corporate law and M&A specialist, Andrew Davidson, has joined as a partner with effect from 1 September 2024.

Bowmans appoints competition law partner with deep pan-African experience

Leading African international law firm Bowmans has appointed pan-African competition law specialist HB Senekal as a partner in its Johannesburg Competition Practice.

Bowmans’ winning M&A Practice in South Africa continues to grow

Leading African law firm Bowmans has further enhanced its standing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) through strategic appointments at its Johannesburg office.

Bowmans’ winning M&A Practice in South Africa continues to grow

Leading African law firm Bowmans has further enhanced its standing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) through strategic appointments at its Johannesburg office.

Bowmans named Africa Law Firm of the Year by IFLR

Leading African law firm, Bowmans, secured a range of prestigious honours at the IFLR Africa Awards ceremony held in Johannesburg last night (11 April 2024). The awards celebrate, the ‘most legally innovative cross-border deals closed in region in 2023 and the teams and individuals behind them’.

Bowmans expands into Namibia

Leading African law firm, Bowmans, is expanding once again, this time into Namibia. The firm has announced that it will join forces with Koep & Partners (Koep) from 1 March 2024, to establish a presence in Namibia, which is on the cusp of significant growth.

Bowmans gears up for future growth

Shortly after announcing its expansion into Namibia and, subsequently, the promotion of 13 partners, leading African law firm Bowmans has outlined the appointment of a new leadership team to drive it forward.

Bowmans expands into Namibia

Johannesburg, 5 March 2024 – Leading African law firm, Bowmans, is expanding once again, this time into Namibia. The firm has announced that it will join forces with Koep & Partners (Koep) from 1 March 2024, to establish a presence in Namibia, which is on the cusp of significant growth.

Bowmans expands its business rescue and insolvency capability in Johannesburg

Leading African law firm Bowmans has expanded its South African business rescue, restructuring and insolvency capabilities to Johannesburg by appointing a team of six high-calibre lawyers specialising in the field. The new team supplements Bowmans’ Cape Town based team.

Bowmans appoints Zingisa Motloba as partner in its Johannesburg Private Equity Practice

Leading African law firm Bowmans is further strengthening its private equity presence through the appointment of Zingisa Motloba as partner in its Johannesburg office.

Bowmans Kenya celebrates 15th anniversary

September 2023 marks a milestone in the history of leading African law firm Bowmans. Fifteen years ago, Bowmans Kenya was established in a move that marked the start of Bowmans’ growth across the continent.

Leading African law firm Bowmans celebrates a decade of focussed pro bono contributions

On Thursday 21 September, ahead of Heritage Day in South Africa, leading African law firm Bowmans, held an event to celebrate a decade of focussed pro bono efforts. Bowmans managing partner, Alan Keep, highlighted that Bowmans has always been a responsible corporate citizen, and its people have be

Top litigation lawyer returns to her roots at Bowmans

Leading African law firm Bowmans is further strengthening its dispute resolution capacity in South Africa by appointing senior litigation lawyer Vanessa Jacklin-Levin as a partner in its Johannesburg Litigation Practice.

Experiencing the benefits of gender equity in the legal profession

It has been 100 years since the first female attorney in South Africa, Irene Geffen, was admitted to the profession. Since then, women in law have made great strides, especially since 1994, but there is still a long road to travel.

Experiencing the benefits of gender equity in the legal profession

It has been 100 years since the first female attorney in South Africa, Irene Geffen, was admitted to the profession. Since then, women in law have made great strides, especially since 1994, but there is still a long road to travel.

Bowmans appoints Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki as a senior consultant

Leading African law firm, Bowmans, is pleased to announce that Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki, MBS, has joined its top tier Competition Practice as a senior consultant in Nairobi.

Bowmans appoints Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki as a senior consultant

Leading African law firm, Bowmans, is pleased to announce that Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki, MBS, has joined its top tier Competition Practice as a senior consultant in Nairobi.

Bowmans appoints Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki as a senior consultant

Leading African law firm, Bowmans, is pleased to announce that Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki, MBS, has joined its top tier Competition Practice as a senior consultant in Nairobi.

Litigation specialist joins Bowmans in Cape Town

Leading African law firm Bowmans has expanded its litigation capabilities in Cape Town by appointing well-respected litigation lawyer, Lucien Lewin, as a partner.

Litigation specialist joins Bowmans in Cape Town

Leading African law firm Bowmans has expanded its litigation capabilities in Cape Town by appointing well-respected litigation lawyer, Lucien Lewin, as a partner.

Bowmans is once again a top performer at the African Legal Awards

The technical expertise of leading African law firm, Bowmans, has once again been recognised. The firm walked away with four practice awards at the African Legal Awards ceremony held in Johannesburg on Friday last week (2 September).

Dividends tax increase for Kuwaiti, Dutch and Swedish shareholders is back in the SA spotlight

After years in limbo, it appears that the days of 0% dividends tax applying to Kuwaiti, Dutch and Swedish shareholders investing in South Africa are numbered. Only two steps remain before the rate will be increased to 5%.

Preparing for lift-off: Kenya’s largest debt and equity restructuring transaction yet

Once the last loose ends have been tied up, Kenya will be celebrating its largest debt and equity restructuring transaction yet: the record-breaking USD 2.2 billion restructuring of Kenya Airways PLC. This is according to the lead legal advisor on the transaction, pan-African law firm Bowmans.

Court rules on one of South Africa’s most publicised hate speech matters

On Friday, 18 August 2017, the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Local Division ruled in favour of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), in the matter of South African Human Rights Commission & 3 Others v Jon Qwelane, and declared that comments made by former newspaper editor Jonathan

Foreign lenders should be aware of credit and loan requirements in South Africa

This article looks at the extensive exchange control rules that govern the inflow and outflow of capital, as well as some stringent legal requirements pertaining to credit and financial assistance, which are pivotal to the success of lending transactions involving a non-South African lender.

NEW LICENSING FRAMEWORK LIKELY FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Uncertainty over the future of financial advisors in South Africa is gradually lifting - and it’s clear that change is in store.

BOWMANS ADVISES ON HIGH-PROFILE COMPETITION MATTERS

Pan-African law firm Bowmans advised or was associated with three matters that were recognised as winners at the 7th Annual Global Competition Review (GCR) Awards held in Washington on Wednesday, 28 March 2017.