The world’s largest multinational corporations, top-tier international investment banks, private equity firms, and entrepreneurs consistently rely on our Corporate Law practice to navigate and resolve their most challenging legal and business issues. Our team of seasoned lawyers is renowned for their innovative and strategic approach to complex transactions, earning high praise and recognition on a global scale.
We are internationally acknowledged as leaders in several key areas, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, finance, and investment funds. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of services, from structuring and negotiating high-stakes deals to ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing financial strategies. Our lawyers’ deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence enable us to deliver tailored solutions that drive success and create lasting value for our clients.
By fostering strong, collaborative relationships, we help our clients achieve their strategic objectives and navigate the complexities of the global market with confidence and precision.
Recognized as a leading firm across numerous categories in Africa and internationally, we excel in areas such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity buyouts, fund formation, and international asset management. Our expertise extends to activist takeovers and defense, banking and finance, securitization, and derivatives.
We are also highly regarded for our work in technology-related intellectual property, media and entertainment-related intellectual property, and cross-border finance and capital markets. With our excellent team, our firm is distinguished by its comprehensive and innovative approach to addressing complex legal challenges.
Provided representation during the financing aspects of the acquisition of a media company and a cosmetics line for a top-tier client.
Advised a multinational telecom company on the financing aspects of multiple transactions. This included the sale of some of its investments in a real estate conglomerate and a global business process outsourcing service provider, conducted through an auction.
Advised on the acquisition of a hospital group, for healthcare investment group out of the UK.
Advised on the acquisition of a print media provider, a leading provider of printed in-store marketing solutions.
Advised on the acquisition of Cherubs Logistics, a leading provider of import-export services.
Counsel to Rifkin Jansing Wyat, an investment management group, in its $4.3 billion acquisition of a media group.
Advised on the acquisition of a mobile wallet for a major financial institution.
Counsel in the acquisition of a provider of cellular voice encryption software.
Advised a leading financial advisory firm as the sole structuring advisor and joint bookrunning manager, alongside a major investment bank, in connection with a $3.8 billion notes issuance. This issuance was backed by a whole-business securitization of the assets of a prominent global logistics provider.
Counsel to KBOGC and its group companies
Advised Herbert Fuchs on its numerous acquisitions for a span of five years
Pursuant to our appointment as the structuring advisor for the acquisition of a music catalog by an investment consortium from Goodaddy Music Records Group, which is believed to constitute the inaugural registered 144A note offering secured by the securitization of music rights, the catalog comprises recording rights and income generated by 674 songs from over 200 artists. The investment consortium has successfully issued $20 million in asset-backed securities. A special-purpose vehicle, fully sponsored by the consortium, is tasked with collecting income generated from the catalog on a global scale and disbursing payments to the investors and noteholders.
Advising investment funds engaged in the structuring and negotiation of a repackaged total return swap financing facility to secure credit against an existing portfolio of loans and bonds. This process includes the establishment of multiple bankruptcy-remote special purpose vehicles to facilitate borrowing, maintain synthetic exposure to the reference portfolio, and retain control over voting rights associated with the loans and bonds.
Our team has a comprehensive portfolio of work involving the intersection of derivatives and bankruptcy law. This includes advising on the structuring and negotiation of derivatives transactions in the context of insolvency proceedings, ensuring compliance with bankruptcy regulations, and managing the complexities of close-out netting and collateral enforcement during bankruptcy.
We have a robust track record in providing strategic counsel on derivatives trading. Our services encompass advising on compliance with regulatory frameworks, structuring trading strategies to align with market regulations, and navigating the legal intricacies of over-the-counter (OTC) and exchange-traded derivatives. Our expertise ensures that clients can effectively manage risk and capitalize on market opportunities while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Our practice includes significant work on credit and equity derivatives. We assist clients in structuring and negotiating complex derivatives transactions, including credit default swaps, total return swaps, and equity-linked instruments. Our team provides in-depth analysis and advice on the legal and regulatory aspects of these instruments, helping clients to optimize their investment strategies and manage credit and market risk effectively.