The 'brilliant' investment funds team at Webber Wentzel, led by Michael Denenga, acts from within the firm’s private equity practice, which is led by Nicole Paige. Denenga has an excellent track record in advising on the formation of Africa-focused investment funds, and is equally adept at handling cross-jurisdictional fund formation mandates. Paige is a key contact for secondary fund transactions, and Ashford Nyatsumba regularly acts for private equity firms and asset managers in private equity fund formation matters across a range of sectors, including healthcare and infrastructure.
Investment funds in South Africa
Webber Wentzel
Responsables de la pratique:
Michael Denenga
Autres avocats clés:
Nicole Paige; Ashford Nyatsumba; Chevon Marupen; Alyssa Smith; Adriaan Booysen; Masai Buthane
Les références
‘They give us a lot of confidence in their expertise.’
‘Nicole Paige is very approachable.’
Principaux clients
The Rohatyn Group (TRG)
Actis
Caryle
Old Mutual
African Infrastructure Investment Management (AIIM)
Adenia Capital
Convergence Partners
AfricInvest
Vantage Capital
Development Partners International (DFI)
Principaux dossiers
Bowmans
Bowmans’ ‘responsive‘ investment funds team, headed by John Bellew, operates out of the firm’s wider private equity department, and has a solid track record in advising prominent private equity houses and limited partners on complex fund formation and structuring work. Jutami Augustyn is highly regarded for assisting South African funds and private equity houses with transactions, and regularly acts for managers and investors. Joshua Janks is a key contact for venture capital matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Bellew
Autres avocats clés:
Joshua Janks; Jutami Augustyn; Alessandro Balutto; Chibie Odimegwu; Tanaka Dhombo
Les références
‘The team is professional.’
Principaux clients
4D Innovative Capital (Pty) Ltd
Absa Bank Group Limited
Adenia Partners Limited
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Africa Capitalworks
AgroFresh Solutions Inc.
AlphaTalents Limited
Apex Group Limited
AutoX Proprietary Limited
Capitalworks Private Equity Advisor Proprietary Limited
Climate Fund Managers
Convergence Partners Management Proprietary Limited and Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund
Development Partners International
Easy Holdco
Enza Capital II LP
Everstrong Capital
Frontend Ventures
Grit Services Limited
IDEAS Infrastructure II GP Proprietary Limited
International Housing Solutions
Investec Bank Limited
LR Africa Holdings Limited
Ninety-One SA Pty Limited
OneBio Proprietary Limited
Phatisa Fund Managers
Rand Merchant Bank
Rockwood Private Equity
SA SME Fund Limited
Sanari Capital (Pty) Ltd
SIOC Community Development Trust
STOA S.A.
Tamela Capital Partners
The SA SME Fund VC GP Proprietary Limited and The SA SME Fund of VC Funds I
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
Thebe Investment Corporation Proprietary Limited
Trinitas Private Equity
University of Cape Town Retirement Fund
Principaux dossiers
- Advised The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, Investec Bank Limited, and Rand Merchant Bank on investment and subscription matters as limited partners in the Acre Export Finance Fund I LP.
- Advising African Development Bank and DFC in relation to investments in the Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II.
- Advising Trinitas Private Equity Proprietary Limited on the establishment of a continuation fund for Trinitas Fund I.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Under the leadership of John Gillmer, the ‘very strong‘ investment funds team at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr handles fund formation, structuring, and investment matters for investors and managers, Regulatory mandates form a key pillar of Gillmer’s practice, and Wayne Murray is adept at fund formation issues. Other key members of the team include Nuhaa Amardien, who has notable expertise in fund structuring work.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Gillmer
Autres avocats clés:
Wayne Murray; Nuhaa Amardien
Les références
‘The team is extremely knowledgeable and well versed in all aspects of investment management and operates in a very professional manner.’
‘The team provides reliable and well-thought-through advice.’
‘The team is very commercially savvy.’
Principaux clients
27four Investment Managers
Novare Equity Partners
PIC
The SA SME Fund
PAPE
Old Mutual
Coronation Fund Managers
idi EM Partners
Mergence Investment Managers
Alexander Forbes
Metier Private Equity
Industrial Development Corporation of SA
Leapfrog Investments Holdings
RMB
Agrarius Agri Value Chain and Agrarius Sustainability Engineered
Futuregrowth Asset Management
Investec Wealth & Investments International
Investec Bank PLC (UK)
Investec Bank
Fundsmith (UK)
Standard Bank
Government Employees Pension Fund
Principaux dossiers
ENSafrica
At ENSafrica, under the leadership of banking and finance practice head Craig Saven, the investment funds team is a key port of call for hedge funds, managers, banks, pension funds, collective investment schemes, and insurance companies. Jessica Blumenthal has a solid track record in handling alternative investment structures and registered investment funds, while Johan Loubser is well-versed in regulatory issues. Cheri Young has a key role in the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Craig Saven
Autres avocats clés:
Jessica Blumenthal; Johan Loubser; Magda Snyckers; Cheri Young
Les références
‘The ENS team is extremely competent, innovative, and collaborative.’
‘Their ability to brainstorm an optimal solution is second to none.’
Werksmans Attorneys
At Werksmans Attorneys, the investment funds team regularly represents investors in multi-jurisdictional disputes. Practice head Shayne Krige is well-versed in the structuring, licensing, and regulatory aspects of investment funds, particularly private equity and hedge funds. Hilah Laskov assists fund managers, banks, investors, and other regulated entities with commercial and regulatory issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Shayne Krige
Autres avocats clés:
Hilah Laskov; Mbongiseni Hlongwana; Thabisa Yantolo; Robert Driman; Dylan Cunard
Les références
They have guided us through the pitfalls that face any new business with great skill and steadiness.’
‘Shayne Krige is a deeply experienced fund advisor. He cares about his clients and is able to explain concepts clearly and concisely.’
Principaux clients
Stonewood Holdings Limited
Barak Fund Management Limited
Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund
Standard Bank
Citadel
Havaic Holdings
Arx Pangaia
Ngewdi Investment Managers
Prescient
King Price Insurance
Mergon
Sana Partners Private Equity
Kapela Investments Holdings Proprietary Limited
First National Bank a division of FirstRand Bank Limited
King & Wood Mallesons LLP
Simple. Capital Partners Limited
Public Investment Corporation
Strebis Proprietary Limited
Transnet Retirement Fund
Tongaat Hulett Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Representing nine respondents, including a private equity fund, in litigation arising from the sale of a property to the fund.
- Providing ongoing advice to the Public Investment Corporation on preparing standard investment management agreements for the appointment of domestic and foreign external investment managers.