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Barry Garven

Barry Garven

Global 2026

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About

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Barry Garven is co-head of Bowmans’ Tax Practice in Johannesburg. He specialises in corporate and international tax structuring, especially in mergers and acquisitions. Barry’s expertise extends to acquisition funding and other types of debt and equity funding. He advises corporate and financial institutions on complex tax litigation issues. He has been involved in litigating and settling large tax disputes, particularly in the financial products area. He has BCom, LLB and LLM (cum laude) degrees, a Higher Diploma in Company Law from the University of the Witwatersrand, and a Higher Diploma in International Tax from the University of Johannesburg.

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Tax - South Africa

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Barry Garven continues to impress for the breadth of his experience in tax structuring and disputes, with further activity on acquisitions and investments. His client base includes companies from the hospitality and food and beverage sectors

Strengths

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  • Barry Garven understands our business and is able to provide solutions which simplifies transactions, minimises risk and provides value. He is also extremely approachable.

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  • Barry is exceptionally responsive and has years of experience.

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