With experience in handling prominent transactions, M&A, corporate finance and complex takeovers, Kevin Trudgeon heads Werksmans Attorneys‘ practice. The ’very solution-orientated‘ team has an excellent track record in handling a wide spectrum of corporate transactions, including restructurings and hostile bids. The client base includes insurance, mining, banking, telecoms and retail sector companies. Stephan Lochner handles BEE transactions, and banking and finance expert Elliott Wood advises on private equity matters and corporate restructurings. Wesley Vos is singled out for his contributions. Roelof Bonnet joined the department in February 2023.
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‘Focused on timely execution. Professional and skillful in negotiating, and comfortable working to very tight deadlines.’
‘Kevin Trudgeon and Stephan Lochner both manage projects well and are very proactive in seeking solutions while at the same time achieving the desired outcomes. Appreciated the wise counsel received from Kevin Trudgeon.'
‘Integrity, experienced and dedicated.’
Key clients
- Anglo American Inyosi Coal Proprietary Limited
- Thungela Operations Proprietary Limited
- Vivo Energy Investments B.V.
- Investec Limited
- Investec Property Proprietary Limited
- Novomatic Namibia Gaming Proprietary Limited
- Lenmed Health Proprietary Limited
- Trident Steel Africa Proprietary Limited
- Steinhoff International Holdings N.V.
- Capital Appreciation Limited
- Sasfin Holdings Limited
- Dometic Sweden AB / Cadac International
- Madden International
- Liberty Two Degrees Limited
- Shoprite Checkers Proprietary Limited
- Viking Fishing Group Administration Proprietary Limited; and Odin Investments Proprietary Limited
- The Atose and Monica Aguele Trust; Hentiq 1647 Proprietary Limited
- Steinhoff International Holdings N.V.
Work highlights
- Advised Vivo Energy Investments B.V. on the acquisition of Petronas Marketing International SDN.BHD's 74% stake in Engen, including the acquisition of the stake in Engen held by Phembani and Phembani's reinvestment into Engen.
- Advised Capital Appreciation Limited on its acquisition of Dariel Solutions Proprietary Limited.
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