Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 2
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Provided by DLA Piper LLP
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper is an internationally recognised law firm that has established a strong reputation for its financial capabilities in South Africa. The practice provides counsel to its clients on the full gamut of loan facilities and refinancing mandates. Its global network of offices provides access to banking and finance expertise around the world, facilitating the representation of clients both domestically and internationally. The team is increasingly representing lenders in finance transactions, while continuing to also represent borrowers. It acts for prominent South African banks, investment funds and corporations with involvement in cross-border financings.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper assisted Peermont Holdings with the refinancing of its debt and preference share facilities provided by a group of lenders, including Investec Bank and Standard Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team were very tuned in to the market and could provide clear advice on areas where we could improve our negotiating position."
"DLA Piper were very commercial, pragmatic and highly efficient at handling a complex cross-border matter."
"The team were very tuned in to the market and could provide clear advice on areas where we could improve our negotiating position."
"DLA Piper were very commercial, pragmatic and highly efficient at handling a complex cross-border matter."
Notable Practitioners
Bridget King is an accomplished lawyer who acts for a broad range of international and domestic banks, as well as other financial institutions and corporations. She provides advice pertaining to financial services regulatory and securities financing transactions. King also exhibits impressive activity related to derivatives, issuing the South African industry opinions for the International Swaps and Derivatives Association.
The head of DLA Piper's South African finance, projects and restructuring group, Jackie Pennington possesses considerable experience handling high-value, cross-border and complex debt refinancing. She advises on mandates such as syndicate lending and preference share funding for a range of lenders and borrowers.