With more than 300 specialist lawyers and a total staff complement of over 650, Bowmans’ South African practice is widely regarded as one of the leading corporate law firms in the country.

Its specialist legal services cover the spectrum of corporate and commercial law, banking and finance law and dispute resolution. The team is recognised for its professionalism and ability to assist clients in the region.

Clients include investment banks, industrial conglomerates, financial institutions, governments and state authorities from both South Africa and around the world. 

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• IFLR Africa Awards, 2025: African Firm of the Year
• Chambers Africa Awards, 2025: Law Firm of the Year: Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania
• African Legal Awards, 2024: African Law Firm of the Year
• Nairobi Legal Awards, 2024: Large Law Firm of the Year, Kenya
• EAVCA Awards, 2024: Legal Advisor of the Year, Kenya

“Depth of knowledge and expertise of the team, and the relationship (and reputation) they have built with out clients and all the major lenders in South Africa. They are efficient and have great turn-around times.”

“Communicative, responsive and with good product knowledge.”

“Bowmans is exceptional in terms of service and expertise. They are viewed as trusted advisors to our business.”

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• Kenya (Nairobi)
• Mauritius (Moka)
• Namibia (Swakopmund, Windhoek)
• Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
• Zambia (Lusaka)

Paras Shah
Managing Partner, Kenya
T: +254 20 289 9000
E: paras.shah@bowmanslaw.com

Fazil Hossenkhan
Managing Partner, Mauritius
T: +230 52 98 0101
E: fazil.hossenkhan@bowmanslaw.com

Stephen Vlieghe
Managing Partner, Namibia
T: +264 83 728 2700
E: stephen.vlieghe@bowmanslaw.com

Michael Strain
Managing Partner, Tanzania
T: +255 76 898 8640
E: michael.strain@bowmanslaw.com

Mabvuto Sakala
Managing Partner, Zambia
T: +260 96 6876917
E: mabvuto.sakala@bowmanslaw.com