Leading high-profile public and private M&A transactions, Bowmans represents key clients across the banking, energy, telecommunications, media, and communications sectors. Practice head Tholinhlanhla Gcabashe advises multinational corporations and financial institutions on a wide range of corporate matters. Ashleigh Hale focuses on post-merger integration and restructurings, while Charles Douglas handles demergers. Charles Young is noted for major mining and natural resources deals, Ezra Davids manages complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, and Gasant Orrie is skilled in inbound investments. Lerato Thahane advises on acquisitions, disposals, and empowerment transactions, while James Westgate advises on large consortium deals. The team is ably supported by Jacques Liebenberg, Viyola Van Zyl, Nanga Kwinana, and Charissa Beyers.
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Testimonials
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- 'Differentiation is their personal touch and ability to have quick turnaround with regulatory authorities in SA.'
- 'Ezra Davids is a standout lawyer. Ezra is the senior member at Bowmans and his approach to regulatory authorities and his ability to command attention from them is noteworthy.'
- 'Well-nuanced team regarding local laws understanding and familiarity with local regulatory landscape and regulatory authorities.'
Key clients
- Absa Bank Limited
- Nedbank Limited
- FirstRand Bank Limited
- Rand Merchant Bank
- 3M Company
- AECI Limited
- African Rainbow Minerals Limited
- Amazon.com, Inc.
- Anglo American Platinum Limited
- Anheuser-Busch InBev
- AON plc
- Assmang Limited
Work highlights
Advised Canal+ on its mandatory offer for MultiChoice Group Limited following its acquisition of a 35.01% stake.
Advised Renergen Limited on its acquisition by NASDAQ-listed ASP Isotopes, Inc. via a scheme of arrangement in an all-share deal.
Advised Assmang on the sale of land and housing forming part of the Cato Ridge Complex to Assore S.A. PropCo (Pty) Ltd., on its joint subscription, alongside JFE Mineral & Alloy Company Ltd and Sumitomo Corporation Ltd, for new shares in Sakura Ferrolloys Sdn. Bhd., and on the sale of its shareholding in Sakura Ferrolloys Sdn. Bhd. to Assore South Africa Proprietary Limited.
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Jacques Liebenberg
Practice head
Tholinhlanhla Gcabashe
Other key lawyers
Ashleigh Hale; Charles Douglas; Charles Young; Ezra Davids; Gasant Orrie; Lerato Thahane; James Westgate; Jacques Liebenberg; Viyola Van Zyl; Nanga Kwinana; Charissa Beyers