Real Estate
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 3
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+27 11 669 9000About
Provided by Bowmans
Our Commercial Property Practice is best known for representing the interests of banks, developers and listed and unlisted property funds in financing the acquisitions, disposal and development of commercial, industrial and retail real estate across Africa.
We have expert knowledge in negotiating and structuring lease and development lease agreements for both landlords and tenants in the commercial, industrial and retail sectors.
We are also actively involved in real estate due diligence investigations which form part of larger corporate due diligence processes for both sellers and purchasers in mergers, acquisitions and renewable energy projects.
Members of our team regularly represent the interests of one or more parties involved in the most prominent commercial property transactions in the country.
Chambers Review
Bowmans houses a recognised and established property practice group, showcasing proficiency in high-value commercial real estate. The team has significant experience acting for funds, banks and other financial institutions in the financing, sale and acquisition of different kinds of real estate assets. The team is also sought out for its counsel on retail and residential development projects.
Work Highlights
- Bowmans assisted Grindrod on its internal restructure, which included the transfer of around 30 properties between its entities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Bowmans team is very professional and accurate, the lawyers always understand our needs."
"The Bowmans team is very professional and accurate, the lawyers always understand our needs."
Notable Practitioners
Craig Schafer heads the real estate department at Bowmans, and has a longstanding presence in this practice area. He is active on matters such as acquisitions and the redevelopment of commercial real estate.
"Craig Schafer is very commercial and extremely client-focused."
Up-and-coming partner Julia Power breaks into the rankings due to her extensive involvement in the South African commercial real estate sphere, including in transactions and development work.
"Julia Power is a committed practitioner. She is very responsive and a pleasure to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bowmans
South Africa
Clients
Provided by Bowmans
Capital Property Fund
Delta Property Fund
Eris Property Group
Massmart Holdings Limited
Old Mutual Corporate Real Estate Asset Management
Putprop Limited
Rand Merchant Bank
Texton Property Fund
The Standard Bank of South Africa
Zara
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