EVENT | #GenerativeAI is proving to be a transformative tool in numerous sectors of the economy and society, but it also poses significant challenges and risks. Therefore, any approach to #AI must balance its opportunities and risks. #DisputeResolution partner, Cecil Kuyo, will be speaking on the topic of 'Generative AI: Risks and Opportunities for In-house Counsel' at the 2nd East African Community International In-house Counsel Convention - to be hosted on 5-6 September 2024 by the East Africa Law Society. #InHouseCounsel2024 brings together top #inhousecounsel from across the region for two days of impactful discussions, networking, and strategic insights. When: 5 September 2024, 10:55-11:55 EAT Where: Hemingways Watamu - Kilifi, Kenya Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dHd46aht
Bowmans (Law Firm)
Law Practice
Sandton, Johannesburg 128,150 followers
Legal specialists with unique African knowledge.
About us
We help our clients manage legal complexity and unlock opportunity in Africa. We have an enviable track record of providing legal services to the highest professional standards in Africa. We work for clients across numerous African jurisdictions on corporate, finance, competition, taxation, employment, technology and dispute resolution matters. With nine offices in six African countries and over 500 specialist lawyers, we draw on our unique knowledge of the business and socio-political environment to advise clients on a wide range of legal issues. Everywhere we work, we offer clients a service that uniquely blends expertise in the law, knowledge of the local market, and an understanding of their businesses. Our aim is to assist clients to achieve their objectives as smoothly and efficiently as possible while minimising the legal and regulatory risks. Our clients include domestic and foreign corporates, multinationals, funds and financial institutions, across almost all sectors of the economy, as well as state-owned enterprises and governments.
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- Sandton, Johannesburg
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- Competition, Dispute Resolution, Shipping, Employment and Benefits, Tax, Finance, Governance, Compliance and Investigations, Intellectual Property, Mergers and Acquisitions, Public Law, Banking and Finance, Corporate Law, ESG, Commercial Property, and Restructuring
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Nampak, Africa’s leading diversified #packagingmanufacturer, has successfully disposed of its Liquid Cartons business (manufactures and supplies paper liquid packaging products in South Africa), Drums Business (produces and supplies plastic drums) and Liquid Business (manufacturer and supplier of HDPE and PET bottles and jars). As part of the Liquid Cartons disposal, the #industrialpackaging group has also disposed of the #issuedshares of Nampak Zambia and Nampak Malawi to a consortium that is represented by Corvest 15: a #PrivateEquity company and an indirect subsidiary of FirstRand Bank; and DLONDLOBALA CAPITAL: an investment holding company and private equity fund manager. This transaction will see the continent’s largest provider of #packagingsolutions shift to a business that is more focused on specific #packagingoperations that will deliver a higher quality of earnings, with reduced risk and improved cash-generative ability. We are proud to have advised Nampak on these transactions which form part of the packaging giant’s turnaround strategy which is yielding incredibly encouraging results. Our cross border multi-disciplinary team (of #MergersandAcquisitions, #CommercialProperty, #Tax, #TMT and #EmploymentLaw experts) comprised Charles Douglas, Ian Kirkman, Naqeeba Hassan, Laurian Polkinghorne, Robyn Culverwell, Nawaal Bakardien, Rone La Grange, Josua Loots, Samantha Saffy, Nadine Mather, Olivia Deckers, Chloe van Rensburg, Bwalya Chilufya-Musonda, Joshua Mwamulima and Twaambo Mukuni. Read more below.
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INSIGHTS | Employers who participate in, and contribute to, #privatesector #retirementfunds on behalf of their employees, could demonstrate their commitment to the 'S' component of the #EnvironmentalSocialandGovernance (#ESG) principles by addressing one of the social issues employees currently face: South Africa's power crisis. Making #finance available for employees to secure alternative #RenewableEnergy solutions will not only contribute towards their #qualityoflife, but should also enhance their #workproductivity. #EmployeeBenefits partner, Deirdre Phillips, explains how this can be done under section 19(5) of the Pension Funds Act in this SA Labour Guide article. Read more below.
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HYBRID | #Internationallegislation, #greylisting, #cybersecurity concerns and global transparency are some of the contributing factors to the changing business landscape we find ourselves. It is this landscape that makes it essential for advisors to understand their clients needs and give the right #taxadvice to minimise their tax exposure. This is why we are looking forward to The Tax Faculty's 8th Annual Cross-Border Considerations for Advisors Conference - which we are the proud sponsors of. #CrossBorder2024 is a gathering where #financialadvisors, #advisoryfirm leaders and other professionals in related fields share their wealth of experience, expertise and provide professional support. In addition to sponsoring this conference, members of our #Tax practice will be speaking at the conference: Senior #TaxConsultant, Aneria Bouwer: - Topic: 'Leaving a Legacy Through Job Creation' - When: 4 September 2024, 15:25-15:45 SAST #Tax executive, Michael Rudnicki: - Topic: 'Exiting a Family Business: Tax and Founder Shares' - When: 4 September 2024, 15:45-16:00 SAST The in-person format of #CrossBorder2024 will be held at the Bowmans (Law Firm) Cape Town office: 22 Bree Street - Cape Town, South Africa on 4 and 5 September 2024. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dRnyWHVE
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INSIGHTS | South Africa is moving towards an electronic deeds registration system… slowly: the Deeds Registries Amendment Bill B28-2022 (below) - which will amend the Deeds Registries Act, 1937 - aims to modernise South Africa's land record system by transitioning to an electronic #DeedsRegistration system. It seeks to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility in #PropertyTransactions by replacing the current paper-based system with an electronic system – and hopefully improve documentation requirements and overall #PublicAccess. This modernisation effort intends to streamline #LandRegistration and address current procedural inefficiencies, contributing to a more reliable #LandManagement framework. Transitioning to a #digital system poses challenges, including the need for training, updating documentation requirements, ensuring a smooth shift from manual to electronic processes, and ensuring that accommodation is made for those without access to the necessary #technology. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dWYRTKdX The Deeds Registries Amendment Bill B28-2022 has been passed by the National Council of Provinces and is waiting assent by the President – Read an update from the Parliamentary Monitoring Group here: https://lnkd.in/d2gkQE4X On a related note, a draft Bill is also in the works to amend the Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act, 2019 – a draft can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dPd3q6B2 Our #CommercialProperty team - composed of the head of #CommercialProperty, Craig Schafer, partners, Julia Power and Samantha Saffy, senior associates, Philippa Sutherland, Robyn Geswindt and Tetyana Lobachova, and associate, Sinenhlanhla Nene – is monitoring developments. More on the team here: https://bit.ly/46AEt7H
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INSIGHTS | Competition regulators across Africa are growing in number, with many building up an impressive track record in the scope of their work and #enforcement capabilities. This is the case in established national competition authorities, such as those in Egypt, Kenya, Mauritius and South Africa, among others, but also those that have only been in place for a few years. In this article for Solicitors Journal, our co-heads of #CompetitionLaw, Derek Lotter and Tamara Dini, and #KnowledgeandLearning lawyer, Nazeera Mia, discuss African #CompetitionRegulators enforcement efforts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dd_qjM_n
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WELCOME | We are pleased to announce that Andrew Davidson has joined our #MergersandAcquisitions Practice as partner in our newly relocated Durban office. Andrew specialises in all aspects of M&A and #PrivateEquity transactions, including #acquisitions, #leveragedtransactions, structuring of management arrangements, #refinancing, #restructurings and disposals. His experience extends to general #bankingandfinance, particularly #bilateral transactions and #preferenceshare transactions. Our head of #Corporate, Tholinhlanhla Gcabashe, says, 'Andrew’s arrival is well-timed when prospects in the M&A market are starting to look up and there is renewed optimism among businesses and corporates in South Africa.' Please join us in extending a warm welcome to him. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dUv9eMJ9
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HYBRID | We are looking forward to the 17th Annual Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Africa Conference and Exhibition: the largest #AntiFraud networking event in Africa bringing together over 1000 professionals. Stop by our stand (stand number 17) and meet our #ACFEconference delegation: Johan Kruger, David de Villiers, Joe da Silva, Charmaine Cogle, Japie Storm, Johandri Pienaar, CFE, FP(SA), Mantsebo Lekgetho, Marike Faught, CFE, Tshegofatso Masete, Carla de Klerk CFE, FP(SA), Tebogo Mokgojwa, Krissy Gengan, CFE and Mpumi Ngwenya, LLB. When: 9 - 11 September 2024 Where: Sandton Convention Centre - Johannesburg, South Africa More here: https://lnkd.in/dNGqHC84 Learn more about our #CorporateInvestigations practice here: https://lnkd.in/dGW2i3tY
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EVENT | Last week (29 August 2024), we hosted a gathering to celebrate the recent move of our Durban office to Umhlanga Ridgeside: a spectacular location that embodies vibrancy, #diversity, and #opportunity. This move was motivated by our #growthaspirations and the need to better accommodate our expanding team and client base. There is much to be positive about after some troubled times in KZN. The region has shown #resilience and #adaptability in the face of economic and environmental challenges, proving it to be a market where businesses can thrive in the long term. Our new office location not only enhances our operational capabilities but also underscores our commitment to exceptional #clientservice. We would like to extend a huge thank you all those who made this celebration possible. To our clients: thank you for your continued trust and partnership; and to our staff: your dedication and hard work is greatly appreciated.
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LISTEN | Transnet SOC Ltd has postponed the #privatisation process for the container terminals at the port of Ngqura and the container corridor between Johannesburg and Durban, a move that is likely to be met with cautious optimism. This move comes after potential bidders complained that the conditions attached to the tender were too stringent and costly for the #privatesector to fully participate. #Ports, #Rail and #Logistics senior consultant, Andrew Pike, joins POWER 98.7's Noluthando M. to discuss this postponement. Listen to the complete discussion here: https://lnkd.in/d3gdCNuy