ENSafrica is a leading South African law firm advising corporate clients on some of the most complex deals across the African continent. The firm has offices across the continent and has a strong track record for conducting high-value transactions. In particular, the firm is active in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors. Its dispute resolution practice also offers a plethora of services to clients. Its tax experts are also active in the private equity funds sector.
Its newest addition, an executive consultant group, brings to the table expertise in private client and VAT matters. It also has a solid track record in the merger regulation space. The firm has worked with the South African Competition Commission on various inquiries and investigations, including a recent investigation of a merger between MSC CHIARA in Beira, Mozambique and MSC.
ENSafrica has a strong litigation practice focusing on oil and gas, shipping, and maritime law. Its shipping and maritime insurance expert is Kate Pitman. The firm also has a strong shipping and offshore dispute resolution team, led by Armando Aguir. Its team of lawyers also has an expertise in the field of liability. Other members of the firm’s shipping team include Jacqui Kaufmann and Michael Tucker.
The ENSafrica business and finance department is a leading adviser in corporate and commercial matters, including public company M&A transactions, private equity mandates and BEE matters. Its team of lawyers has experience with high-profile transactions, including the acquisition of Jet and 325 Jet stores, and the takeover of Cartrak. The firm has also advised the Foschini Group on the acquisition of Jet.
ENSafrica’s IP team has a robust offering of services, including trademark prosecution, strategic brand management and portfolio management. It also boasts an emergency response platform. Its corporate and commercial department is a leading practitioner in the industry, with attorneys in durban offices across the continent. The firm’s investment funds practice is a logical extension of its corporate and banking and finance departments. It offers a full range of services, including advice on private equity funds, hedge funds and mortgage bonds.
The firm also has a strong tax team led by Andries Myburgh. The firm’s VAT team includes executive consultants who are experts in the tax implications of holding preference shares, as well as transfer pricing matters. ENSafrica has also been a leader in the field of mining projects, with expertise in the acquisition, financing and development of coal and mining projects across the continent. The firm is also noted for its expertise in oil and gas projects. Its dispute resolution team is also well-equipped to handle some of the most complex transactions in the industry.
ENSafrica has also been active in the investment funds sector, which is integrated with its corporate and banking and finance departments. The firm also has a strong competition and anti-trust practice, led by Jocelyn Katz and Justin Balkin. Its largest tax department in the country also provides tax advice across the entire tax spectrum.