LAWYER PROFILE

Lionel Shawe

Global 2026

White & Case LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking & Finance

South Africa

22 years ranked

Capital Markets: Debt

South Africa

15 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

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Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - South Africa

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Lionel Shawe is a distinguished lawyer who acts for a number of high-profile banks and financial institutions. He provides counsel across a plethora of financing issues and transactions.

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Capital Markets: Debt - South Africa

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Lionel Shawe of White & Case is a highly rated finance lawyer with an impressive client portfolio of high-street banks. In the debt capital markets space, he regularly assists with note issuances and restructuring mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Lionel Shawe is straight to the point and gives clear advice.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
He is a phenomenal lawyer. He can cover multiple areas of practice and it's the breadth of his expertise and experience that makes him a standout lawyer.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
Lionel is highly regarded as a deeply knowledgeable lawyer.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
He offers exceptional service, understands our pain points and delivers when necessary.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
Lionel is very good on complex matters and at client handling. He has lots of experience.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide