Banking and finance

Webber Wentzel

At Webber Wentzel, the banking and finance team has solid experience in advising on debt capital markets matters, which are a core area of strength for Lindi Marais. The group is also well-versed in handling debt finance mandates for banks and development finance institutions. Marais co-heads the practice with Khurshid Fazel, who is sought after by borrowers and lenders to advise on acquisition financing, restructuring and leveraged finance work. Preference share funding transactions are prominent in Kathy Shepherd‘s workload, and Rashaad Carrim brings expertise in advising on transactions in the mining sector.

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Testimonials

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‘The depth of knowledge and expertise within the team is absolutely fantastic. They have a team filled with top notch banking lawyers who are able to advise on all aspects of a transaction. You are assured of an expert in any field of law when dealing with this team.'
‘Kathy Shepherd, Rashaad Carrim and Janine Lamb are stand out lawyers. They have gone over and above when assisting us on complex transactions. Their dedication and expert knowledge has been invaluable.'
'Kathy Shepherd is an industry expert and definitely a lawyer of choice on complex commercial transactions. Her depth of knowledge is beyond measure.’
‘The team works seamlessly together, from partner down to junior everyone is on top of their work and very responsive.'
‘Khurshid Fazel was exceptional, providing practical, poised counsel.'
‘Good depth and willingness to engage and work with clients to develop a solution.’
‘Dawid de Villiers is knowledgeable and practical.’
‘Rashaad Carrim is a superb relationship partner - highly responsive and commercial, frequently thinking beyond the simple mandate to arrive at commercially oriented solutions.'

Key clients

The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
Nedbank Limited
FirstRand Bank Limited
UK Climate Investments (UKCI) and Norfund
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited and Absa Bank Limited
Sea Harvest Corporation
Premier Group Limited
Entersekt International Limited
Spartan Truck Hire Proprietary Limited
Alterra Capital Partners
Nimble Group Proprietary Limited
Community Investment Ventures Holdings
CapitalWorks Investment Partners (Pty) Ltd

Work highlights

Advised a consortium of lenders on a ZAR2,500,000,000 loan to Pele Green Energy Proprietary Limited (PGE) for the construction of renewable energy plants.
Acted as lender counsel to RMB in relation to two inter-connected funding transactions.
Acting as borrower counsel to the Maziv Group regarding a ZAR 25 billion loan to the client for expanding its business.