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Corporate &
Commercial

A highly capable team across all the pillars of the economy. We assess each client's needs and tailor-make the solution to achieve their vision.

The promise

An outcome in the best interests of the client.

We pride ourselves in a team that has developed the skill set to provide competent legal services that span all the pillars of the economy. Individual needs are assessed and solutions are tailor-made to suit the particular client. Our promise is to procure an outcome that is in the best interests of our client, and one designed to achieve their vision.

Scope

Structuring the deal, start to finish.
01Formations & registrationsCompany formations, registrations and corporate policy drafting.
02Exchange controlExchange-control compliance for local and cross-border transactions.
03Banking & financeBanking, finance and capital-raising for corporate clients.
04Mergers & acquisitionsM&A and corporate due diligence, led by the corporate team.
05Deal structuringNegotiation, contract drafting, project finance and private placements.
06Trusts & constitutionsTrusts, constitutions and corporate governance instruments.
07Public-private partnershipsStructuring and advising on PPP arrangements.
08Empowerment complianceIndigenisation and empowerment advice and compliance.

Linked to Investment Law

We raise finance and draw the agreements between local and foreign companies.

We have built synergies with private-equity funds from abroad looking for opportunity in Africa, and a network within the region to facilitate quick, minimal-risk investment, from due diligence to country-risk assessment.

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LET'S STRUCTURE IT

Bring us the transaction. We will route it to the corporate team and reply with a clear next step.

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