Jesse Watson
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : Capital Markets: Equity
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About
Provided by Jesse Watson
Practice Areas
Jesse specialises in all aspects of cross-border and domestic Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). His other areas of expertise include corporate finance, equity capital markets and securities regulation law. He has advised on a number of listings on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. He has significant expertise in the consumer and retail sectors.
Career
Jesse's qualifications include:
Certificate in Advanced Securities Law, University of South Africa, 2010
Certificate in Advanced Company Law, University of Witwatersrand, 2009
LLB, University of Cape Town, 2007
Hons in Financial Economics, University of Cape Town, 2005
B.Bus.Sci, University of Cape Town, 2005
Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Chambers Review
Global
Jesse Watson commands a notable reputation in Johannesburg and across the jurisdiction for his ECM work. He provides counsel to his high-profile client base on a range of complex products, including repurchase programmes and accelerated rights offerings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jesse Watson was able to stay focused and strategic, while remaining on the front foot. He was incredibly flexible and resilient."
"Jesse is sophisticated and highly experienced."
"Jesse Watson was able to stay focused and strategic, while remaining on the front foot. He was incredibly flexible and resilient."
"Jesse is sophisticated and highly experienced."
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