Werksmans Attorneys’ investment funds team, headed by Shayne Krige, is well versed in advising on a broad spectrum of investment funds work, including private equity and hedge fund mandates, as well as their interactions with the pensions industry. The department has particular strength in acting for investors, and has a solid track record in assisting with contentious matters. Robert Driman advises on the regulatory aspects of investment funds, and Doelie Lessing handles tax-related issues. Hilah Laskov and Mbongiseni Hlongwana have key roles in the team.
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- 'Highly commercial and practical advice. The team is responsive and demonstrates strong technical knowledge.'
- 'Shayne Krige has a wealth of knowledge and expertise.'
Key clients
- Stonewood Holdings Limited (Mauritius, Guernsey)
- Barak Fund Management Limited (Cayman Islands, South Africa)
- Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (Botswana)
- Standard Bank (South Africa)
- Citadel (South Africa)
- CNBB Venture Partners (Netherlands)
- Cosnova Beauty GmbH (Germany)
- Havaic Holdings (South Africa)
- Arx Pangaia (Netherlands, Switzerland, South Africa)
- Ngewdi Investment Managers (South Africa)
- Prescient (South Africa)
- King Price Insurance (South Africa)
- Mergon (Isle of Man)
- Sana Partners Private Equity (South Africa)
- Kapela Investments Holdings Proprietary Limited (South Africa)
- First National Bank a division of FirstRand Bank Limited (South Africa)
- King & Wood Mallesons LLP
- Simple. Capital Partners Limited
- Vrystaat Munisipale Pensioenfonds
- M Campbell Consulting Proprietary Limited
- Cape Projects Structured Development and Investment Proprietary Limited
- Flash Mobile Vending Proprietary Limited
- Public Investment Corporation
- Strebis Proprietary Limited (South Africa)
- Transnet Retirement Fund
- Tongaat Hulett Limited
Work highlights
- Advising the Public Investment Corporation on preparing standard investment management agreements for the appointment of domestic and foreign external investment managers.
- Acted for the curator of the Vrystaat Munisipale Pensioenfonds (Fund) and the Fund itself in complex litigation arising from an investigation by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, concerning alleged financial and operational irregularities occurring at the fund.
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Shayne Krige