Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 3
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Chambers Review
White & Case is a well-known international law firm with a significant presence in South Africa. The practice has notable experience on cross-border transactions in the region and on the wider African continent. It has represented a variety of lenders, including institutional investors and DFIs, in loan financing and restructuring as well as acquisitions, and has also advised on real estate, transport and retail projects domestically and internationally.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The entire White & Case team are always available and always willing to go over and above to ensure that we are supported and achieve our desired outcomes."
"The entire White & Case team are always available and always willing to go over and above to ensure that we are supported and achieve our desired outcomes."
Notable Practitioners
Lionel Shawe is a distinguished lawyer who acts for a number of high-profile banks and financial institutions. He provides counsel across a plethora of financing issues and transactions and is additionally well regarded for his complementary expertise in debt capital markets.
"Lionel is one of the leading banking and finance lawyers in the country and can provide exceptional advice on a very broad range of topics."
"It is very reassuring having Lionel guide us through all matters banking and finance."
Lindani Mthembu enters the rankings after handling impressive financing matters in this market, with creditable experience advising on bridge loans and the restructuring of existing loan facilities. He also has significant expertise in acquisition and project finance.
"Lindani did an excellent job for us negotiating some complex financing arrangements."