South Africa

Fladgate's South Africa team specialises in advising South African companies and individuals that are seeking to invest in or expand into UK markets. The South Africa team is made up of South African dual qualified lawyers who have in‑depth legal and commercial knowledge of both the South African and UK markets as well as close links with investors with a history of making investments in South African companies across various sectors. We understand the South African business culture and are able to advise accordingly.

We regularly provide advice in the following areas:

• Company start ups in England and advice on suitable types of enterprises
• Sale and purchase of companies
• Investments in companies and restructurings, private equity, venture capital and joint ventures
• Financing, loans and securities
• International capital market matters, including Main Market, AIM, PLUS and techMARK flotations
• Mining and resources
• Betting and gaming
• Sports
• Copyright, licensing of intellectual property and data protection
• Tax related issues arising from transactions and restructurings
• Drafting of employment contracts, advice on recruitment and dismissal of employees, negotiating and drafting of termination agreements and all aspects of employment disputes.

If you require advice, a member of our South African team will be able to advise you in co-operation with a colleague with the requisite experience and expertise.