Practice Areas
Lodewyk Meyer is an experienced Banking & Finance Lawyer based in Johannesburg. With a career spanning several financial institutions and prestigious law firms, Lodewyk has consistently demonstrated excellence in the field of banking and finance law.
Lodewyk is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Access Bank SA. He is renowned for his leadership and is recognised as a thought leader in the banking and finance sector and an expert in structuring funding solutions across multiple jurisdictions.
His extensive experience encompasses all aspects of lending, with a specialisation in structured trade, commodities, and export finance. Lodewyk has advised various entities, including financial institutions, listed and private corporate companies, insurance companies, and specialty funds, within the commodity value chain on a global scale.
Career
Lodewyk's contributions to the field have earned him accolades and recognition from esteemed publications such as Chambers and Partners Global, IFLR1000, Legal 500 and The Best Lawyers of South Africa. He has been honoured for his involvement in groundbreaking financial transactions, including Trade Finance Deal of the Year 2014 and 2016, EMEA Finance African Banking Awards Best Law Firm in Africa Award 2021 and GTR Best Deal of 2021.
Lodewyk's dedication to the industry is evident through his speaking engagements at conferences on topics related to trade, export finance and structured finance. He has also shared his expertise through publications in Global Trade Review, Africa Investor and Chambers Magazine.
Awards
Recognised for Banking & Finance
The Best Lawyers of South Africa for Banking & Finance
Highly regarded — Banking
IFRL 1000
Recognised — Banking and Finance
Legal 500
Banking and Finance, 2013-2024
Chambers and Partners in South Africa