Under the leadership of Lydia Shadrach-Razzino, the corporate and M&A practice at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg has a solid track record in representing multinational and domestic clients in a broad range of matters, including disposals, acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity transactions and corporate compliance issues. Marc Yudaken is a key contact for clients in the energy, mining, oil and gas and infrastructure sectors, while Ashlin Perumall has established strength in handling technology sector mandates. Verushca Pillay is well versed in handling BEE transactions. Angela Simpson left the firm in April 2024.
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- 'Lydia Shadrach-Razzino is one of the leading M&A practitioners in South Africa.'
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Key clients
- Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers
- Alterra Capital
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Work highlights
- Advised PayPal on a Series A funding round venture capital investment into a South Africa-based FinTech API start-up.
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