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Investment Transactions
Investment transactions require precision, insight, and careful structuring. We offer comprehensive legal support to private equity and venture capital clients throughout the entire investment lifecycle.
Services
Our expertise ensures that each transaction is structured to optimize returns while managing risks, whether you’re investing in a growing company or exiting an investment.
Deal structuring and negotiation
Expert guidance on structuring investment deals to align with your strategic objectives, including negotiating terms that balance risk and reward.
Due diligence
Thorough due diligence to assess target companies, identifying legal, financial, and operational risks to protect your investment.
Investment agreements
Drafting and negotiating investment agreements that clearly define the rights and obligations of all parties, safeguarding your interests throughout the transaction.
Regulatory compliance and approvals
Ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, including antitrust filings, financial regulations, and obtaining necessary approvals to close the deal.
Shareholder agreements
Tailoring shareholder agreements to ensure alignment between stakeholders, including provisions for governance, control, and future exit strategies.
Exit strategies
Strategic advice on exit planning, including preparing for IPOs, trade sales, or secondary buyouts, maximizing value for stakeholders while minimizing risks.
Post-transaction integration
Legal support to ensure smooth integration following an investment, including governance frameworks, employee retention strategies, and operational efficiencies.
Dispute resolution
Resolving disputes that may arise during or after the investment process, from contractual disagreements to shareholder conflicts, with minimal disruption to your investment strategy.
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Case Study #1
Our client, a reputable private equity investor on the African congtinent, wanted to acquire one of the oldest pharmaceutical companies in South Africa, with a multinational footprint.
We supported the acquisition with due diligence work, transactional advice and drafting of agreements, notably in relation to intellectual property rights and associated arrangements.
Case Study #2
Our client, a leading software company with bank-grade middleware, was approached by a listed company to acquire a significant stake in its business and technology.
We advised our client on the commercial terms and assisted the client to negotiate a complex transacation that successfully closed.