Jointly led by the 'knowledgeable and pragmatic' Helgard Janse van Rensburg and IP expert Mercia Flynn, Adams & Adams’s corporate team advises companies, financial institutions, and private equity firms on M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and governance matters. Flynn handles a wide range of IP transactions, including licensing and due diligence and Bradley Frolick focuses on real estate and compliance. Afia Donkor, Gerrie Kruger, and Pierre Jacobs are also key team members.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- Ms. Pretorius has made dealing with legal matters a pleasure in the sense that she offers a down-to-earth approach to legal discussions, taking time to ensure that there is a clear understanding of the law and how it relates to our matters. She presents both positive and negative outcomes in a way that allows us to make business decisions on the matters at hand. Lastly, her calm demeanor provides assurance in trying situations.
- A key uniqueness of this entity is their diversified legal team, which allows access to different specialists should any particular matter require separate but interrelated advice—akin to a one-stop shop organization, putting it crudely. The skills and experience within this organization are deep, and one can rely on advice gleaned from actual experience, which offers a high level of comfort.
- ‘Helgard Janse van Rensburg is always available - she is very knowledgeable and pragmatic.'
- 'Can't ask for more from Afia Donkor, who communicates extremely well and analyses a situation from all angles.’
- ‘Team was engaging and supportive. Felt like friends by the end.'
- ‘Always available and willing to discuss matters.'
- 'A key uniqueness of this entity is its diversified legal team, which allows access to different specialists should any particular matter require separate but interrelated advice, akin to a one-stop organisation.'
- 'The skills and experience within this organisation are deep, and one can rely on advice gleaned from experience, which offers a high level of comfort.'
- Personal involvement of Partners. Very practical, they understand the client and its business. Brilliant Associates.'
Key clients
- Abland Proprietary Ltd
- Moolman Group Property Management Proprietary Ltd
- Dewfresh Proprietary Ltd
- Java Capital Proprietary Ltd
- Bidvest Properties Proprietary Ltd
- Kwiksave Group Proprietary Ltd
- Benchmark Group Proprietary Ltd
- Lynx Real Estate Holdings Proprietary Ltd
- Feenstra Group Proprietary Ltd
- Eris Property Group Proprietary Ltd
- Divercity Urban Property Group Proprietary Ltd
- Productivity and Engineering Services and Consultants Proprietary Ltd
Work highlights
Advised a consortium of investors comprising Eris Property Group Proprietary Ltd, ABSA Bank Ltd, and Edilcon Construction Proprietary Ltd on the establishment of an incorporated joint venture between these entities for the purpose of undertaking a premier mixed-use development situated in Cape Town, South Africa, known as “The Marlow on Mill”.
Advised Feenstra Group Proprietary Ltd, a prominent privately held property investment company, on the disposal of its majority interest in CBD Residency Proprietary Ltd and CBD Residency 2 Proprietary Ltd, which own a large residential property portfolio consisting of apartment buildings in the central business district of Pretoria.
Advised PESC, a leading polymer and plastics testing company, on the subscription by CEISLAB (a Spanish Company) for 75% of its issued shares.
Practice head
Helgard Janse van Rensburg; Mercia Fynn
Other key lawyers
Bradley Frolick; Afia Donkor; Gerrie Kruger; Pierre Jacobs