Africa A continent of complexity, diversity and vast potential. 3
A continent of opportunity that demands an experienced, knowledgeable and integrated legal services partner. 5
One team with local understanding and insight, unlocking the value of Africa. 7
BOWMANS. The value of knowing. We have always worked together as a group with a unity of purpose across the continent for the benefit of our clients. Now we are proud to announce that from 1 September 2016 we will do so under one name: BOWMANS. BOWMANS. The power of one. It s about simplicity. It s about combined experience; different people working in various regions, sharing common insights on complex matters. It s about working together as one legal team off a single platform, equipped to unlock the value of knowing Africa. 8 9
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One team Under one brand, we deliver a one-stop solution to Africa. We offer a single point We share resources and of contact. BOWMANS country-specific knowledge. means simplicity. BOWMANS means local insight and incisive solutions. We are operationally integrated and connected across multiple jurisdictions. BOWMANS We are united in purpose means in-depth understanding to be the leading Pan-African and expertise across law firm. BOWMANS means one different borders. team unified by understanding clients needs across Africa. We deliver the same high standards across the continent. BOWMANS means consistent quality. 12 13
The value of knowing The value of knowing. It s our promise to our clients. Our people have profound knowledge, not only in the technicalities of law, but also on complex business issues. It s the extent of our understanding beyond the letter of the law that makes us reliable business partners. We respect the value of diversity, of culture, of relationships, of open communication and streamlined systems, the power of technology and the importance of true understanding in transforming complexity into simplicity. Our African footprint means we can provide expert legal advice and counsel, underpinned by an innate understanding of Africa. In a complicated and often daunting environment, we offer a reassuring partnership of knowledge and experience that enables our clients to unlock value across the continent. It s the value of knowing Africa. 14 15
We are one team servicing one continent. UGANDA 54 countries spanning more than 30 million km2. Africa is as big as China, India, the United States and most of Europe combined. NIGERIA With our outstanding people and clear vision, we are ready to answer the needs of the continent for sound legal advice by lawyers on the ground. Rob Legh, Chairman & Senior Partner TANZANIA 16 It is a vast continent with vast potential. MOZAMBIQUE 17
18 With more than 80 specialist lawyers and a total staff complement of over 170, we are widely regarded as the leading full-service law firm in Kenya. With more than 300 specialist lawyers, a total staff complement of over 550 and three offices, we are widely regarded as one of the leading corporate law firms in South Africa. TANZANIA UGANDA We are experienced in significant transactions, regulatory matters and dispute resolution in Tanzania and the wider East Africa region. We are known for delivering boutique legal services in Uganda and have extensive experience advising and acting for clients on complex and large-scale transactions. 19
Our specialist legal knowledge helps us unlock value for our clients Competition We provide a full range of competition and anti-trust law services covering merger control, cartels and markets, abuse of dominance and other restrictive practices, and trade issues such as the implications of commercial and exclusivity agreements, joint ventures and strategic alliances. We also provide competition law compliance training and conduct competition law audits. Governance, Compliance and Investigations We represent both private and public sector clients, undertaking specialist forensic investigations; providing governance, corruption and regulatory compliance advice; and completing risk management reviews. Dispute Resolution We are proud to be regarded as one of the pre-eminent dispute resolution teams in Africa. Our services include litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. The size of our team means that we are able to offer a high degree of specialisation across a variety of areas. Employment We have been at the forefront of employment law in the region for many years. We offer a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in the fields of industrial relations, employment, employee benefits and pensions law in Africa that is hard to match. Finance We are recognised as a leading adviser on banking and finance law in Sub- Saharan Africa and a market-leader in innovation, documentation standards and best practice. Government Contracting and Public Procurement Our expertise in public law enables us to advise our clients from both the public and the private sectors. Our experience spans various African jurisdictions, where we have developed good working relationships with key government agencies and regulatory authorities. Intellectual Property We have a world-class intellectual property team that advises on all aspects of intellectual property under the Madrid and ARIPO systems of registration, as well as national protection in countries worldwide. Mergers and Acquisitions We have a strong record of acting on the most significant corporate and M&A transactions across the African continent. Our size and geographic spread combined with our breadth of skills and experience enables us to handle large and time-critical transactions. Real Estate We are at the forefront of real estate acquisition, development and finance across the length and breadth of the African continent. Our real estate experts successfully safeguard the interests of all industry players from developers to landlords, lenders, property funds and tenants. Restructuring We have considerable experience in crossborder restructurings that involve simultaneous insolvency filings in multiple jurisdictions. Our insolvency and restructuring specialists draw on expertise within the group to provide a comprehensive service in all relevant legal areas including insolvency, regulatory, tax, pensions and employment law, competition and merger control and real estate law. Shipping For over a century, we have met the demands of the industry by providing shipping and logistics services to a range of local and international clients. With experienced practitioners in this specialised field of law in many jurisdictions along the African coastline, we have built a solid reputation for providing fast and effective service. Tax Our tax lawyers have knowledge based on years of experience and a depth and breadth of cross-border tax law skills that few are able to match. We provide tax efficient business solutions by combining these strengths with commercial acumen. 20 21
Our sector experience demonstrates the value of knowing Africa Environment We offer real depth and a broad range of expertise in environmental law. Our practical understanding of both the law and its application by the regulators means we can help our clients to comply with increasingly strict environmental regulation across various African jurisdictions. Our offering extends from commercial transactions, projects and developments, to criminal and administrative disputes, appeals and judicial reviews. Financial Services We have extensive experience advising clients in the banking, insurance, financial products and services sectors across the continent. Infrastructure We help our clients at all stages of the economic life-cycle of infrastructure projects from developing to acquiring to managing to restructuring to selling assets, including advising on financing aspects. Mining We have a strong record of acting on the most significant mining-related mergers and acquisitions across the African continent. We support our clients through every aspect of mining and resource-related transactions from the initial due diligence through regulatory compliance to negotiating and closing the deals. Oil and Gas Our team combines lawyers from across key emerging and mature hydrocarbon jurisdictions in Africa to provide practical and commercial legal advice for oil and gas companies. Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Our pharmaceuticals and healthcare specialists have extensive experience in, and regularly advise stakeholders across, the healthcare services and products supply chain. Private Equity We provide bespoke upstream and downstream services to the private equity sector in Africa. Members of our team have advised on some of the largest private equity transactions undertaken in the region to date and have been involved in the formation of a number of Africa-focused private equity funds. Ports, Terminals and Logistics Corridors We have extensive expertise in the ports, terminals and logistics corridors sector across numerous countries on the African continent. We deliver a comprehensive service facilitating relationships between land and sea users and owners of ports, terminals and equipment. Technology, Media and Telecommunications Our specialists in technology, media and telecommunications law advise clients in this sector operating or looking to enter into the African market. Our understanding of the regulatory landscape in many African jurisdictions enables us to assist clients get to market quickly while avoiding many of the pitfalls of operating in a new jurisdiction. 22 23
Signature matters showcase our one firm in action We have a proud heritage of success in Africa and significant proof that we know how to leverage our knowledge of complex matters and in-country experience to provide invaluable legal solutions. Examples of signature matters include advising/ acting for: AfricInvest Fund on the investment by AfricInvest Fund III in Silafrica Plastics and Packaging International Ltd (the holding company of the Silafrica Group which manufactures plastics and plastic packaging products and has operations in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and various holding companies in Mauritius). Alexander Forbes Group Holdings on its dual track M&A and ZAR 9.8 billion IPO process, which resulted in Alexander Forbes Group Holdings listing on the JSE. After announcing its intention to float, the company launched an offer for subscription and a concurrent offer for sale by existing shareholders. A.P. Møller-Maersk Oil on the acquisition of half of Africa Oil Corporation s shares in three blocks in northern Kenya. Associated British Foods plc on its proposed acquisition of the remaining 48.65% interest (that it did not already own) in Illovo Ltd, the largest sugar producer in Africa. CIPLA (the world s largest manufacturer of generic medicines; headquartered in India) in filing complaints before the Pharmacy & Poisons Board and the Anti-Counterfeit Agency in Kenya for breaches of its intellectual property. East African Community on the integration of cross-border mobile financial services within the member states, including the legal roadmap to achieving integration and recommendations regarding legislative changes. Eaton Towers on the financing by Standard Chartered Bank Kenya of its acquisition of the tower infrastructure of Bharti Airtel in six African countries (Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) as well as India. Gigawatt Mozambique and South Africa on the project and finance documents governing the development of a 100MW gas fired power station in Ressano Garcia, Mozambique. The matter was named as Deal of the Year for 2016 by African Investor. The Government of Lesotho in arbitration proceedings with a consortium which constructed and manages the Lesotho State Hospital. Metroplex Shopping Mall Ltd in arbitration proceedings between it and Shoprite Checkers Uganda Ltd. Old Mutual Property Africa Ltd on its USD 63 million investment in the Two Rivers Shopping Mall under development in Nairobi, the largest mall in East and Central Africa. Orange on its strategic disposal of a majority stake in Telkom Kenya (the third largest mobile operator in Kenya) to Helios Investment Partners. Reunert Ltd, listed on the JSE, in relation to its proposed acquisition of a majority stake in the Zambian listed entity, Metal Fabricators of Zambia plc (ZAMEFA), from General Cable Corporation, listed on the NYSE. Rio Tinto on the sale of its entire shareholding in Riversdale Holdings Pty Ltd, which holds a 74% direct shareholding in Zululand Anthracite Colliery Pty Ltd, to Galaxy Investments B.V. SABMiller plc in the acquisition by AB InBev of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of SABMiller plc. At USD 107 billion, this was the largest M&A transaction in South African transaction history and the third largest M&A transaction globally at the date of announcement. SABMiller plc in respect of the combination of The Coca-Cola Company, SABMiller and Gutsche Family Investments (majority shareholders in Coca-Cola SABCO) bottling operations in Southern and East Africa to create Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, the biggest bottler of soft drinks in Africa and the tenth largest in the world. The new bottler will service 12 high-growth markets (including Botswana, Comoros, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), accounting for approximately 40% of all Coca-Cola beverage volumes in Africa. Trafigura Beheer BV (Netherlands) and Trafigura PTE (Singapore), the borrowers in connection with the borrowing base facility provided by certain lenders for the financing of copper commodities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 24 25
Rankings & Awards Key Contacts CHAMBERS & PARTNERS 2017 RANKED US IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BAND 1 Banking & Finance Corporate/ Commercial Capital Markets: Debt Capital Markets: Equity Competition Corporate Investigations Corporate/ M&A Employment Environment IT/ Telecommunications Projects & Energy Shipping UGANDA General Business Law BAND 2 Employment Banking & Finance Dispute Resolution Media & Broadcasting Tax IFLR1000 2018 RANKED US IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TIER 1 Financial & Corporate Mining Capital Markets Competition Energy M&A UGANDA Financial & Corporate Project Development TIER 2 Energy Infrastructure Banking Infrastructure Mining Oil & Gas Project Finance THE LEGAL 500 EMEA 2017 RANKED US IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TIER 1 Banking, Finance & Capital Markets Commercial, Corporate & M&A Employment Real Estate & Construction Commercial, Corporate & M&A Competition Employment Projects & Infrastructure Shipping & Transport TIER 2 Dispute Resolution Projects & Energy Banking & Finance Dispute Resolution Investment Funds Tax AFRICAN LEGAL AWARDS 2017 We won the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Team of the Year Award at the prestigious African Legal Awards hosted by Legal Week and the Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa. The firm was also highly commended in the African Law Firm of the Year Large Practice and Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year categories. DEALMAKERS AWARDS 2017 We were identified as the leading legal adviser in Africa by both deal value and deal volume for the third consecutive year. We also performed strongly in the South African awards for M&A by deal value and deal flow and Corporate Finance by deal flow. INDIA BUSINESS LAW JOURNAL 2017 We were named as one of the leading international law firms for India work. WHO S WHO LEGAL AWARDS 2016 ROBERT LEGH Chairman and Senior Partner Johannesburg, South Africa T: +27 11 669 9352 E: robert.legh@bowmanslaw.com ALAN KEEP Managing Partner Johannesburg, South Africa T: +27 11 669 9348 E: alan.keep@bowmanslaw.com RICHARD HARNEY Managing Partner, Kenya Nairobi, Kenya T: +254 20 289 9207 E: richard.harney@bowmanslaw.com WILBERT KAPINGA Managing Partner, Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania T: +255 76 898 8640 E: wilbert.kapinga@bowmanslaw.com WILLIAM KASOZI Managing Partner, Uganda Kampala, Uganda T: +256 41 425 4540 E: william.kasozi@bowmanslaw.com EZRA DAVIDS Chairman of Corporate/ M&A Johannesburg, South Africa T: +27 11 669 9320 E: ezra.davids@bowmanslaw.com 60 Recognised Lawyers 36 Recognised Lawyers 48 Recognised Lawyers We were named South African Law Firm of the Year. 26 27
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