The banking and finance team at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc has a solid track record in handling refinancing, acquisition finance, sustainability-linked loans, and preference share funding work. Practice head Jackie Midlane ‘brings a huge depth of experience in banking and finance in the renewable energy sector’, and Raghemah Hendricks is a key contact for real estate finance mandates. Desiree Reddy is well-versed in financial regulatory issues and central bank digital currencies, and Steve Chemaly has expertise in assisting with leveraged debt restructurings and commodity finance matters. Corporate and mezzanine finance are core areas of strength for Izak Lessing, and Olivia Radford assists borrowers, commercial banks, and development finance institutions with domestic and cross-border transactions.
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‘Thorough knowledge, excellent responsiveness, and close co-operation with colleagues where appropriate.’
‘The team has a fantastic combination of skills, experience and passion.'
‘Jackie Midlane brings a huge depth of experience in banking and finance in the renewable energy sector.'
- 'Nicole Mc Millan is a strong, poised member of the team, providing well thought through, detailed input at critical stages of the transactions.'
- 'Olivia Radford leads the charge to go above and beyond the call of duty with passion and determination.’
‘The team is diverse and professional.'
Key clients
- Absa Bank Limited
- Bank of China Johannesburg Branch
- Barak Fund SPC Limited
- Barclays Bank Plc
- Citibank N.A.
- Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd
- Community Investment Management LLC
- Ecobank
- Enel Green Power
- Eskom Pension Fund
Work highlights
Advised the Development Finance Institute Canada Inc. on providing a USD 100,000,000 loan to FirstRand Bank Limited (FirstRand) for supporting green finance transactions.
Acted as lead counsel to The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (acting through its corporate and investment banking division) and Masheqbank as joint initial mandated lead arrangers, bookrunners and global coordinators, in relation to a USD255 million loan provided to the Development Bank of Southern Africa Limited.
Advised the London brand of Nedbank Limited on the EUR15,000,000 financing of Polish asset manager EPP Retail Powerpark Olsztyn SP. ZO.O (EPP).
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Leading associates
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Olivia Radford
Practice head
Jackie Midlane
Other key lawyers
Raghemah Hendricks; Desiree Reddy; Steve Chemaly; Izak Lessing; Nicole Mc Millan; Ntokozo Ngubane; Olivia Radford