Investment Funds | Global

Mara Topping of DLA Piper possesses a wealth of experience acting for PE and VC funds, advising on the establishment and structuring of investment vehicles. Based in Washington, DC, she also represents a number of international development finance institutions, banks and other financial institutions.

Johannesburg-based Nicole Paige of Webber Wentzel has an excellent reputation in the investment funds field, focusing on fund formation and structuring. Her impressive roster of clients features a myriad of PE and VC houses targeting investments across Africa. Her work includes assisting with the formation and closing of female-owned funds as well as funds focused on renewable energy.

Gerard Saviola regularly acts for sponsors, including development finance institutions and institutional investors. He advises a number of prominent African PE funds providing capital to a range of sectors, including startups and SMEs. Based in the London office of Clifford Chance, he also has experience providing legal support to real estate, infrastructure and debt funds.

London-based James O'Donnell co-leads DLA Piper's global investment management and funds practice. He receives strong feedback from sources in the market and is notable for his increasing involvement in Africa-related investment fund matters. He has an especially impressive reputation when it comes to representing limited partners and, in particular, development finance institutions.

Ashford Nyatsumba is based in the Johannesburg office of Webber Wentzel. Nyatsumba represents a variety of asset managers and private equity groups throughout Africa, primarily acting on the formation and establishment of Africa-focused private equity funds. His experience spans a wide range of asset classes and industries, including infrastructure, healthcare and venture capital.

Based in London, Dominic von Wulffen of A&O Shearman is highly sought after for his expertise advising international investors throughout various jurisdictions in Africa on the establishment and structuring of investment funds.

Fazil Hossenkhan is managing partner of Bowmans' Mauritius office. He is a highly regarded corporate and private equity lawyer with particular expertise in fund formation.

Jutami Augustyn of Bowmans advises on a range of private equity and venture capital matters from her base in Johannesburg. She offers a range of experience acting for both general and limited partners on fund formation.