Banking & Finance

Herbert Smith Freehills is notable for the strong English law capability within its Johannesburg team. It is regularly mandated on fund finance transactions and has significant experience handling cross-border financing arrangements relating to other African countries, including Ghana and Malawi. The firm also frequently acts as counsel on acquisition finance matters in the telecoms sector. The Johannesburg team is complemented by a respected finance team based in London, with the two offices working together on a number of major files.

"The team is excellent; they're very helpful, from the partner to the associates."

Herbert Smith Freehills acted for Absa and Investec on their joint provision of a USD100 million revolving credit facility to a private equity fund managed by Johannesburg-headquartered Old Mutual.

London-based William Breeze is a key contact.