Recognised for its 'subject matter knowledge', Bowmans advises clients across a variety of sectors on real estate-related transactions, developments, and funding in South Africa and the wider continent. Practice head Samantha Saffy advises major banks, REITs, developers, and mining houses on complex property developments and high-value finance transactions. Craig Schafer is skilled in property conveyancing, development, finance, and renewable energy land matters, Julia Power excels in commercial real estate, specifically in property development and acquisitions, and Philippa Sutherland supports clients in property developments, due diligence, and sale and lease agreements.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘What makes this practice unique is their human touch. Working with professionals who can balance the strictness and rigour the job demands with approachability, patience and cordiality is rare and welcome.’
- ‘Samantha Saffy and her team are excellent to work with. Diligent, cordial and approachable.’
- 'The Real Estate practice has a good knowledge of common practice and law pertaining to real estate issues in South Africa, particularly in relation to working with different shopping centre owners and landlords.'
- ‘Expertise, builds strong and long-standing relationships, quick turnarounds.’
- ‘Efficiency and personal service.'
- ‘Subject matter knowledge.'
Key clients
- Tiger Consumer Brands Limited
- Sasol Pension Fund
- Amazon Data Services South Africa Pty Ltd
- Intaprop
- Liberty 2 Degrees
- First Rand Bank Limited
- The Standard Bank of South Africa
- Absa Bank Limited
- West Property Fund Limited
- Vantage Data Centers South Africa
- Zara Retail South Africa Proprietary Limited
- Sanlam Life Insurance
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Samantha Saffy
Other key lawyers
Craig Schafer; Julia Power; Philippa Sutherland