Hall Of Fame

Leading Associates

Investment funds in South Africa

Webber Wentzel

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.

Praxisleiter:

Michael Denenga


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nicole Paige; Ashford Nyatsumba; Chevon Marupen; Alyssa Smith; Adriaan Booysen; Masai Buthane


Referenzen

They give us a lot of confidence in their expertise.’

Nicole Paige is very approachable.’

Kernmandanten

The Rohatyn Group (TRG)


Actis


Caryle


Old Mutual


African Infrastructure Investment Management (AIIM)


Adenia Capital


Convergence Partners


AfricInvest


Vantage Capital


Development Partners International (DFI)


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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.

Praxisleiter:

John Bellew


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Joshua Janks; Jutami Augustyn; Alessandro Balutto; Chibie Odimegwu; Tanaka Dhombo


Referenzen

The team is professional.’

Kernmandanten

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


Highlight-Mandate


  • 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.

Praxisleiter:

John Gillmer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Wayne Murray; Nuhaa Amardien


Referenzen

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.’

Kernmandanten

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


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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.

Praxisleiter:

Craig Saven


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jessica Blumenthal; Johan Loubser; Magda Snyckers; Cheri Young


Referenzen

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.

Praxisleiter:

Shayne Krige


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Hilah Laskov; Mbongiseni Hlongwana; Thabisa Yantolo; Robert Driman; Dylan Cunard


Referenzen

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.’

Kernmandanten

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


Highlight-Mandate


  • 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.