Bowmans, a noteworthy South African-founded law firm, has recently enhanced its banking and finance practice by welcoming seasoned expert Pride Jani from DLA Piper in Johannesburg. Jani, who officially joined the firm on 5 December, possesses an impressive seven-year tenure at DLA Piper, including five years as a director, and brings a wealth of experience in the field of banking and finance law.
As a highly-regarded banking and finance lawyer, Jani specialises in negotiating and documenting debt financing and preference-share deals across various industries. His expertise also encompasses providing counsel on asset finance and acquisition finance transactions, financial services regulatory compliance, debt reorganisation and workouts, and investment management mandates.
Jani’s legal career commenced at Glyn Marais, where he completed his training and subsequently moved on to Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, spending three years at the latter, including a year as a senior associate, before joining DLA Piper. This diverse experience has equipped him with a well-rounded understanding of the intricacies of banking and finance law, making him a valuable addition to Bowmans’ esteemed team.
Ezra Davids, Chairman and Senior Partner of Bowmans, expressed his enthusiasm for Jani’s appointment, stating, “Pride has extensive experience advising clients, lenders, and borrowers on finance transactions and structures, and will add new capacity to our general finance practice.” Davids also added, “Pride is a well-respected lawyer. We are delighted to welcome someone of his calibre to Bowmans with our unique platform as a world-class Pan African law firm.”
This move follows Bowmans’ recent recruitment efforts, including the addition of a chartered accountant and tax practitioner with 28 years of experience from Webber Wentzel in Johannesburg in October, as well as the appointment of the first director-general of the Competition Authority of Kenya as a senior consultant in its Nairobi competition group back in May.
The firm’s strategic expansion and recruitment of top-tier talent underscore its commitment to providing exceptional legal services to its clients across the African continent and solidify its reputation as a leading Pan African law firm.
In conclusion, Bowmans’ acquisition of Pride Jani as a partner in its banking and finance practice is a testament to the firm’s dedication to delivering high-quality legal services and its ongoing efforts to strengthen its position as a premier law firm in Africa. With Jani’s extensive experience and expertise, Bowmans is well-positioned to continue providing top-notch legal counsel in the banking and finance sector.
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