Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Corporate/M&A

South Africa

21 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Capital Markets: Equity

South Africa

5 Years Ranked

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Provided by Gareth Driver

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Practice Areas

Gareth has over 25 years of experience in the areas of corporate law and mergers and acquisitions, specifically dealing with securities law, corporate finance and structuring, corporate law and governance, black economic empowerment transactions, financial services regulation, international transactions, joint ventures, listings/ flotations, leveraged and management buy-outs, mining transactions, private equity, public offerings and private placements and real estate/property.​

Career

Gareth's qualifications include:

LLM (with distinction), University of the Witwatersrand, 2000

BA, LLB (with distinction), University of the Witwatersrand, 1993

Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

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Corporate/M&A - South Africa
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Band 1

Gareth Driver is regularly engaged by an array of high-profile clients, including those in the financial services and IT sectors, for advice on M&A transactions, delistings and corporate restructurings.


Capital Markets: Equity - South Africa
3
Band 3

Gareth Driver is a well-recognised corporate lawyer in Johannesburg, particularly in relation to capital raisings. He is experienced in advising on shareholder offerings as well as listings and flotations. His expertise also incorporates M&A, joint venture agreements and Black Economic Empowerment transactions.

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Latest contributions provided by Gareth Driver

Global Practice Guide
Gareth Driver
Burton Phillips
Safiyya Patel
Mlungisi Mahlangu
Authored by
Gareth Driver, Burton Phillips, Safiyya Patel, Mlungisi Mahlangu
Article • Mar 2024

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