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Tax
Led by Peter Dachs, ENSafrica’s prominent tax practice assists major multinational and domestic clients with the whole range of tax work. Dachs brings considerable international tax expertise, as well as advising financial institutions and corporates on the tax implications of M&A and group reorganisations. Kristel van Rensburg specialises in mining taxation, while Andries Myburgh and Robert Gad have expertise in assisting corporates and B-BBEE shareholders with the tax aspects of B-BBEE transactions. Charles De Wet is highly regarded for his excellent track record in advising on VAT, and Jens Brodbeck is sought after for his strength in transfer pricing matters. Simon Weber has experience in tax controversy matters and mineral royalties tax disputes.
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'Exceptional team that is willing to think out of the box and not afraid to venture into unknown territory with regards to tax matters not previously tested in a court. They truly have their clients' best interests at heart.'
Key clients
- Standard Bank Limited
- Teraco Data Environments (Pty) Ltd
- TFG
- 4Sight Holdings Ltd
- Amrod Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- TymeBank Limited
- London Clubs International Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Standard Bank and its clients on the tax aspects of setting up offshore vehicles in order to facilitate a private equity vehicle.
- Advising Teraco Data Environments (Pty) Ltd on the South African tax aspects of a potential disposal of shares in a South African entity by an offshore vehicle, and restructuring the group to introduce minority investors.
- Advised The Foschini Group Limited on the tax aspects of its acquisition of a 100% stake in Tapestry Home Brands and its subsidiaries.
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Peter Dachs