Mr Kathy Shepherd > Webber Wentzel > Johannesburg, South Africa > Lawyer Profile

Webber Wentzel
90 RIVONIA ROAD, SANDTON
JOHANNESBURG 2196,
PO BOX 61771, MARSHALLTOWN 2107
South Africa
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Work Department

Banking and Finance Practice

Position

Partner

Career

Kathy specialises in banking and finance and has experience in the areas of general banking and debt finance, syndicated lending, commercial property finance, acquisition and leveraged finance, preference share structures and black economic empowerment finance structures and related security structures. She has been involved in financing arrangements for a number of listed companies and their subsidiaries, acting on behalf of both borrowers and lenders.

Education

LLB (cum laude), University of the Witwatersrand, 1992
BA (cum laude), University of the Witwatersrand, 1990
Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Lawyer Rankings

South Africa > Banking and finance

(Leading partners)

Kathy ShepherdWebber Wentzel

At Webber Wentzel, the banking and finance team has solid experience in advising on debt capital markets matters, which are a core area of strength for Lindi Marais. The group is also well-versed in handling debt finance mandates for banks and development finance institutions. Marais co-heads the practice with Khurshid Fazel, who is sought after by borrowers and lenders to advise on acquisition financing, restructuring and leveraged finance work. Preference share funding transactions are prominent in Kathy Shepherd‘s workload, and Rashaad Carrim brings expertise in advising on transactions in the mining sector.