Founded in South Africa in 1905, ENSafrica is now a large pan-African law firm with a focus on commercial law. It employs more than 600 hundred lawyers across as offices in Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda. The South African branches are located in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Stellenbosch. 

Highlights 

During the research period the firm was active on loan and credit facilities, trade and project financings, bond and note issues, acquisitions, investments and projects. Deal highlights for the firm include the African Infrastructure Investments Managers acquisition of Commercial Cold Storage Group, Federal Airlines Proprietary acquisition financing, Afgri Group Holdings credit financings, Government of Ivory Coast sovereign loan facility, Estcourt hospital Project, Sasol Financing note issue and Sasol Financing USA bond issue. 

Key clients 

City Power OSC, South32 South Africa, Sunrise Energy Proprietary, Midvaal Local Municipality, African Rainbow Energy & Power, Airports Company South Africa, Banco Santander; BMO Capital Markets Limited; Cell C; City Lodge Hotels Limited; City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, RMB, Investec, Stanbic, Engie Southern Africa, Sanlam, Impala Platinum Holdings, Novus Holding, Sasfin Bank, Sasol Group, Sibanye Stillwater and The Foschini Group. 

Testimonials 

“Excellent lawyers.” (Banking client) 

“They managed and recorded technical banking issues and provided clear and concise feedback on all meetings and the various 'to do' lists. They managed a number of demands from the four banks involved and dealt with the client's legal team. It was a very drawn-out process, which was managed very well by the ENS team. They are a very approachable and friendly legal team, always able to make time for me and respond to the various questions I raised. A very professional approach.” (Banking client) 

“Proactive management of the transaction process, useful advice and excellent drafting.” (Banking client) 

“Very diligent, knowledgeable and able to tie in the technical and commercial requirements.” (M&A client) 

“Excellent lawyer.” - Johann Basson, Banking and Finance

“Excellent advice, practical solutions, proactive transaction management.” - Anina Boshoff, Banking and Finance

“Excellent lawyer.” - Sean Lederman, Banking and Finance

“Extremely diligent, hard-working and knowledgeable.” - Corné Moodie, Corporate Commercial Senior Associate 

“She is on top of her game – always prepared, able to deal with complex issues (especially when dealing with a number of parties), professional in her meeting notes and 'to do' lists and easy to get along with. I know she will deliver.” - Alex Taylor, Banking and Finance