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Eversheds

22 FREDMAN DRIVE, SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

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What we say about the firm's legal practice in South Africa

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Eversheds continues to develop its expertise in the mining, minerals and resources sectors. It recently advised Keaton Energy on its acquisition of a 74% equity stake in Leeuw Mining and Exploration, and acted for Jubilee Platinum on its acquisition of 70% of Thos Begbie. Warren Drue is the key partner.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Though still closely associated with the construction and engineering sector, Eversheds has broader dispute resolution expertise. Brian Biebuyck acted for Transnet in an engineering dispute relating to the collapse of a shiploader at the Port of Saldanha in 2006. The firm also acted in arbitration proceedings relating to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Gautrain project. Dave Adams and Jane Andropoulos are also recommended.

Labour and employment

Within Labour and employment, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Eversheds’ ‘fantastic’ and ‘knowledgeable’ group provides ‘extremely good service’. Lavery Modise, Imraan Mahomed, Felicia van Rooi are ‘highly experienced’, ‘pragmatic’ and ‘extremely good litigators’. The firm recently acted for ADT in a dispute relating to a picket organised by SATAWU.

Mining

Within Mining, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Eversheds’ prominent expert Debbie Ntombela acted for Glencore on its acquisition of Umcebo, which involved seven operating mines. Other clients include Shanduka Coal and Bauba Platinum. Adam Gunn left the firm after accepting an in-house post.

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