White and Case is an international law firm based in New York City. Founded in 1901, the firm has 46 offices in 31 countries worldwide. White & Case is one of the top ten law firms worldwide in terms of revenue.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is known for its outstanding practice in mining and energy M&A-related transactions.
The mergers and acquisition team performs consistently well in representing clients on the acquisition of shares and international stock exchanges as well as concluding millionaire streaming arrangements and debt facilities.
The firm’s focus in South Africa is primarily on financial services, energy/natural resources, real estate, telecommunications, aviation and mining.
Key clients
Key clients include African Development Bank, African Royalty Minerals, Daimler AG, Mitsui & Co, The Carlyle Group, Black Royalty Minerals and MC Mining Limited.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
In mergers and acquisitions the firm advises clients from financial institutions, private equity, real estate and mining. In the private equity space, the firm advised on the disposal by Carlyle and its co-investors of their entire interest in Global Credit Rating Company Limited Moody’s Group Cyprus Limited.
The firm’s mining team
advised on acquisitions, disposals, financing and mining regulatory, including commercial agreements.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Actis and Seriti Resources Holdings Proprietary $153 million divestment
Brightbridge Real Estate $110 million acquisition
Sedibelo Resources Limited $100 million financing
Seriti Resources Holdings Proprietary $55 million acquisition
Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
M&A
“The White & Case team is very practical and commercial in their approach. Their turnaround times are outstanding.”
“Having a highly knowledgeable and commercially minded lead partner has been invaluable for us. The team has shown great attention to detail at all times. This is important in a complex transaction involving seven separate businesses in disparate industrial sectors. W&C's international network and contacts in other southern African jurisdictions has also been helpful given the multinational nature of this transaction.”
"They have good M&A lawyers.”
"Reliable, professional, detailed in their work and thinking, conscious of time issues.”
Craig Atkinson
“Exceptionally responsive to client needs and provides detailed feedback and assistance within very tight deadlines.”
Gary Felthun
“He is a leader and good M&A lawyer.”
“Gary is highly experienced and very commercial in his perspective. He contributed greatly to shaping the transaction tactics. He also managed well a number of changes in his junior team to ensure continuity of service.”
"Gary is an excellent commercial lawyer. He is knowledgeable, commercial and very practical. His turnaround time is excellent. He provides outstanding client service and support.”
Sandile Mathebula
“Sandile is an excellent commercial lawyer. He is knowledgeable and very thorough. He is also very practical and solution-focused. It is my strong preference that he is involved in all commercial matters that I brief White & Case on.”
Tiaan De Wit
“An excellent M&A lawyer and human being.”
