Banking & Finance
Our Banking and Finance services are meticulously crafted to assist clients in navigating the intricate legal landscape of the financial sector. With a robust track record of advising on over 140 major transactions in emerging markets, our team has succesfully facilitated deals with an aggregate value of approximately US$39 billion across 29 African countries, excluding South Africa. This extensive experience positions us uniquely to offer unparalleled expertise across all major financial sectors.
Our Banking and Finance team excels in a wide array of services, providing comprehensive support that spans the entire spectrum of financial transactions.
We Specialise In:
Acquisition Finance
Our team assists clients in structuring finance for acquisitions, ensuring optimal leverage and compliance.
Asset-Based Lending and Asset Finance
Our team offers expert advice on securing loans using assets as collateral, and facilitating asset finance transactions that maximize value for our clients.
Corporate Lending and Cross-Border Funding Structures
Our team provides guidance on corporate lending and complex cross-border funding structures, helping businesses expand with confidence.
Corporate Restructuring and Debt Capital Markets
Our team is adept at navigating corporate restructuring processes and advising on operations within debt capital markets to optimize financial performance.
Due Diligence and Equity Capital Markets
Our team conducts rigorous due diligence and offer insights into equity capital markets, ensuring informed decision-making for our clients.
Hybrid Instruments and Limited Recourse Finance
Our team specializes in structuring hybrid financial instruments and limited recourse finance arrangements, offering innovative solutions tailored to client needs.
Trade and Project Finance, Exit Financing, and Mezzanine Finance
Our services cover all aspects of trade and project finance, exit financing strategies, and mezzanine finance, providing adaptable solutions to complex financial scenarios.
Public-Private Partnerships and Privatization
Our team facilitates the creation and management of public-private partnerships and advise on privatization processes, promoting sustainable economic growth.
Restructuring and Unbundling
Our team supports clients through restructuring initiatives and unbundling processes, ensuring strategic realignment and operational efficiency.
Structured Leasing Finance
Our team offers specialized assistance in structured leasing, optimizing asset utilization and trade operations.
Structured Trade and Commodity Finance
Our team offers specialized assistance in commodity finance, optimizing asset utilization and trade operations.
Transaction Structuring
Our comprehensive transaction structuring services ensure that deals are crafted to meet strategic objectives while minimizing risk.
With a strong transactional experience, our team is proficient in handling complex financial recovery programs and workouts, involving banking consortia with or without the use of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) structures. Our client-centric approach and deep understanding of the financial industry’s nuances allow us to deliver tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by each client. We are committed to providing exceptional service and strategic guidance, empowering our clients to achieve their financial goals with clarity and assurance.