Well-known for its 'collective expertise and personal integrity', ENSafrica advises on all areas of debt finance, including leveraged and asset finance, corporate lending, restructurings, aircraft finance, and debt capital markets. Department lead Craig Saven routinely advises major local and international banks and development finance institutions on landmark deals across the mining, telecommunications, and tourism industries. Sean Lederman is a recognised expert in aircraft finance, Anina Boshoff is skilled across the financial services, mining, media, infrastructure, and agriculture sectors, and Jessica Blumenthal boasts expertise in ESG and sustainable finance. Further key contributors include Debbie Carmichael, Angela Itzikowitz, Alex Taylor, and Johann Basson.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘In addition to the firm’s overall excellence, I’d like to highlight an individual whose contributions have truly stood out. Jessica Blumenthal consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of complex legal frameworks while maintaining a practical, solutions-driven approach.'
  • ‘Really incredible team with a wealth of knowledge, commerciality, understanding of our business and ability to deliver quality drafting first time around and manage transactions end to end, all within quoted budgets.'

Key clients

  • The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd
  • DRDGold Ltd
  • Transnet SOC Ltd
  • International Financial Corporation
  • Nedbank Ltd
  • Absa Bank Ltd
  • African Bank Ltd
  • IDC

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Sean Lederman
Sean Lederman
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Johann Basson
Johann Basson
Practice head

Craig Saven

Other key lawyers

Sean Lederman; Anina Boshoff; Jessica Blumenthal; Debbie Carmichael; Angela Itzikowitz; Alex Taylor; Johann Basson