TGR focuses on the legal matters that matter most to your business. Our lawyers have deep sector knowledge and a track record of success on high-impact issues.
Our mergers and acquisitions team is widely recognised as market-leading in South Africa and the 'go-to' for complex corporate advisory work. Our team provides strategic advice on the full range of M&A activity, including listed company takeovers, competitive cross-border transactions, distressed assets, consolidations and major divestments.
Our team leads and executes deals with precision and commercial insight. We uncover hidden risks through robust due diligence, execute transactions efficiently and accurately, align with complex regulations, and negotiate from a position of strategic strength.
Many of our lawyers are experts in particular industry sectors including mining, financial services, private equity, telecommunications, healthcare and aged care, energy, construction, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, food and beverage, aviation, infrastructure and private equity.
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Advised a multinational investor on the acquisition of a South African industrial services business as part of a broader regional expansion strategy. The mandate included transaction structuring, regulatory coordination, comprehensive due diligence, and negotiation of key commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
Acted for a private equity fund in relation to a significant minority investment in a technology-driven services platform. Our role included drafting and negotiating subscription agreements, shareholders' arrangements, governance structures, and exit provisions aligned with the fund's long-term strategy.
Advised a listed corporate on the disposal of a non-core division as part of a broader capital restructuring initiative. The transaction involved complex carve-out arrangements, transitional service agreements, and coordinated engagement with regulatory authorities and financial stakeholders.
We advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, and operational legal matters, equipping your business with clear, commercially sound legal strategies.
Our Corporate Commercial team is adept at navigating the intricate legal and regulatory landscape that businesses operate in today. We provide forward-thinking advice on a wide array of corporate matters, helping clients mitigate risk and achieve their commercial objectives.
Our Corporate Commercial practice is robust, serving a prestigious clientele that includes state-owned entities, regulatory bodies, and listed companies. We specialise in drafting and negotiating complex and bespoke commercial contracts and providing strategic counsel on corporate governance, procurement law, and various regulatory compliance.
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Advised a JSE-listed mining group on a comprehensive corporate restructuring involving the reorganisation of its subsidiary structure, amendment of shareholder agreements, and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions.
Structured and negotiated a joint venture agreement between a South African technology company and an international strategic partner, including governance frameworks, IP licensing arrangements, and exit provisions.
Drafted and negotiated a comprehensive suite of commercial contracts for a leading retail group, covering supplier agreements, distribution contracts, and service level agreements across its operations.
We have earned our place in a market that demands regulatory fluency. Our deep knowledge is built on years of experience acting for lenders, borrowers and sponsors on financing and security structures that balance risk and opportunity. Our experience in complex funding arrangements ensures that all client transactions are bankable and commercially viable.
We advise a diverse range of clients, including development finance institutions (DFIs), asset managers, banks, and major corporates. Our expertise spans all types of debt and equity structuring, project finance, restructuring workouts, and structured trade and commodity finance.
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Advised the lenders on the financing of a large-scale renewable energy project under South Africa's REIPPP programme, including security structuring, intercreditor arrangements, and regulatory compliance across multiple government departments.
Structured and negotiated acquisition finance facilities for a South African corporate expanding into West Africa, involving multi-currency facilities, cross-border security packages, and compliance with local banking regulations.
Advised a major financial services group on the restructuring of its debt facilities, including renegotiation of covenant packages, amendment of security arrangements, and coordination with multiple lender syndicates.
Anti-trust hurdles should never hamstring growth. We help clients clear merger control, design compliant commercial strategies, and litigate complex competition disputes. Our competition law services focuses on legal matters and regulatory support, guiding clients through merger notifications and competition investigations.
We assist clients with merger filings, dawn raid preparedness, compliance training, and defending against allegations of prohibited practices such as cartel conduct, bid-rigging, and abuse of dominance.
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Successfully obtained Competition Tribunal approval for a large merger involving a multinational industrial conglomerate, navigating complex public interest conditions including employment preservation and BEE ownership requirements.
Advised a major retailer during a Competition Commission cartel investigation, managing the leniency application process, coordinating responses to information requests, and representing the client in settlement negotiations.
Designed and implemented a comprehensive competition compliance programme for a leading financial services group, including staff training, internal audit procedures, and compliance monitoring frameworks.
When disputes threaten momentum, we respond with precision, aligning litigation strategy to your commercial objectives and risk appetite. We take a decisive, commercially focused approach to resolving disputes while safeguarding your reputation and long-term business growth.
We advise on key areas of the law including company law, contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, insolvencies, and administrative law. Our team is skilled in developing risk mitigation strategies and has a distinguished record of creating leading legal precedents in South African case law.
Recent work/additional relevant information
Successfully represented a major financial services provider in a high-value commercial dispute involving contested contractual obligations and significant damages claims, resulting in a favourable settlement for our client.
Obtained urgent High Court relief interdicting a former executive from breaching restraint of trade obligations and misusing confidential information, protecting our client's key business relationships and proprietary data.
Represented a minority shareholder in a complex dispute with majority shareholders involving allegations of oppressive conduct, breach of shareholders' agreement, and valuation disputes in a private equity backed business.
We advise on all aspects of commercial property transactions. From acquisition and financing to leasing and dispute resolution, we help secure deals and ensure smooth execution.
Our Real Estate team offers comprehensive property law services to developers, investors, and major financial institutions. We are deeply involved in large-scale commercial acquisitions, disposals, and developments, providing seamless conveyancing and strategic property advice.
We act for all major South African banks and have extensive experience in handling complex commercial and residential property transactions from inception to registration. Our services range from standard conveyancing to sophisticated property financing and due diligence for M&A transactions.
Recent work/additional relevant information
Advised a listed property fund on the acquisition of a commercial property portfolio comprising office, retail and industrial assets, including due diligence, financing arrangements, and transfer of all properties.
Advised a property developer on all legal aspects of a large mixed-use development in Johannesburg, including land assembly, development agreements, construction contracts, and pre-lease negotiations with anchor tenants.
Acted for a major bank on the refinancing of a regional retail centre, including negotiation of new facility terms, security package restructuring, and coordination with the borrower's legal team across multiple property holding entities.
