Our Services

Comprehensive commercial legal solutions backed by over 20 years of experience and R20 billion+ in cumulative deal value

Mergers & Acquisitions

Comprehensive M&A advisory from initial structuring through to closing, including due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-merger integration support.

Recent Work

  • • Dis-Chem IPO restructure (R900m+)
  • • Bidvest/B.I.C. acquisition (R1.8bn)

Private Equity Transactions

Advising on private equity investments, capital raises, fund formations, and exit strategies. Experienced with both fund-side and company-side mandates.

Recent Work

  • • Fulcrum PE capital injection (R205m)
  • • Multiple PE acquisitions and exits

Corporate Restructuring

Strategic corporate restructures for growth, compliance, or transactional purposes. Including group reorganizations and holding company formations.

Recent Work

  • • Dis-Chem group vertical integration
  • • Multiple holding company structures

IPO Preparation & JSE Compliance

Comprehensive preparation for public listings including corporate governance, disclosure requirements, and ongoing compliance obligations.

Recent Work

  • • Dis-Chem JSE listing 2016
  • • Pre-listing restructures

Competition Law & Merger Control

Competition law advisory and merger notifications to Competition Commission and Competition Tribunal. Strategic advice on notification requirements.

Recent Work

  • • Multiple Competition Commission notifications
  • • Merger control advisory

Business Rescue & Turnaround

CIPC-certified business rescue practitioner with experience in corporate turnarounds, restructuring distressed businesses, and stakeholder management.

Recent Work

  • • Media commentary pioneer on business rescue
  • • CIPC certification 2012

Commercial Contracts

Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements including technology partnerships, fintech arrangements, and strategic alliances.

Recent Work

  • • Fulcrum technology platform partnerships
  • • Multiple commercial agreements

Share & Asset Acquisitions

Structuring and executing share purchases, asset-for-share transactions, and business acquisitions across various sectors.

Recent Work

  • • Multiple pharmacy acquisitions
  • • Commercial letting enterprises

Technology & Fintech Agreements

Specialized advice on technology licensing, platform partnerships, and fintech regulatory arrangements including FSCA compliance.

Recent Work

  • • Fintech platform structuring
  • • FSCA regulatory compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Comprehensive regulatory advice including FSCA, POPIA, FAIS compliance, and sector-specific regulatory requirements.

Recent Work

  • • FSCA compliance programs
  • • POPIA implementation

Commercial Property Transactions

Commercial property acquisitions, letting enterprises, and property-related corporate transactions.

Recent Work

  • • Chaplin Road, Illovo transaction (R39.8m)
  • • Multiple commercial property deals

Sectors Served

Deep expertise across multiple industries

Retail
Pharmaceutical
Fintech & Financial Services
Manufacturing
Commercial Property
Media & Events
Technology

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