Brent Williams, CEO of CDH, says:

“Africa is a market of extraordinary potential, and being recognised for our contribution to its most significant deals reinforces our position as a trusted advisor and key player in the region’s growth story. It reflects not only the quality of our work but also our deep understanding of complex markets, our ability to deliver strategic value, and our commitment to excellence.”

Mashudu Mphafudi, Head of the Banking, Finance & Projects team, agrees:

“These accolades place us among the leading players shaping the continent’s business landscape and affirm the trust that our clients and partners place in us. We are proud to be part of transactions that drive progress and create lasting impact. Our thanks go to our clients as we look forward to continuing to support them as they break new ground and lead the way in shaping the future of the continent.”

Legal Adviser to the Bookrunner/JLMS on the City of Cape Town R3,5 billion term loan:

• Our Banking, Finance & Projects team, together with our Public Law team, assisted Nedbank Limited, acting through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking division, in the successful closing of a R3,5 billion loan facility provided by Nedbank to the City of Cape Town. The City of Cape Town is using the funds for its infrastructure development plans.
• Our market-leading team consisted of Deputy Head of our Banking, Finance & Projects practice, Johan de Lange; Directors Jackwell Ferris, Dr Adnaan Kariem, and Imraan Abdullah; and Senior Associate Kelo Seleka.
• Power Finance Deal of the Year for our role as Legal Adviser to Issuer on the AMEA Power R2,09 billion financing of a 120MW solar photovoltaic project.
• Our Banking, Finance and Projects team represented the Doornhoek project company and its majority shareholder and project sponsor, AMEA Power Limited, in reaching financial close of the 120MW (AC) solar photovoltaic facility at Doornhoek, near Klerksdorp in North West Province.
• The Doornhoek project was appointed as a preferred bidder in the sixth bid submission phase of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). Standard Bank provided debt funding of R1,8 billion to the project, and the Industrial Development Corporation provided over R150 million of equity funding to the local Black women-owned shareholders of the Doornhoek project company.
• CDH has been involved since the Doornhoek project achieved preferred bidder status, advising on all aspects of the project, including:
• drafting and advising on all equity finance and shareholder arrangements;
• advising on REIPPPP and government procurement processes;
• reviewing and advising on finance agreements, including the structuring and implementation of the project finance for the Doornhoek project;
• reviewing and advising on the engineering, procurement, and construction, and operations and maintenance arrangements; and
• advising on all land and environmental aspects of the transaction, including authorisations and permits for the Doornhoek project company.
• Our market-leading team consisted of Joint Projects & Energy Sector Head Tessa Brewis; Banking, Finance & Projects Practice Head Mashudu Mphafudi; Directors Ludwig Smith, John Webber, Alistair Young, Andrew van Niekerk, Jerome Brink, Jackwell Feris, and Samantha Kelly; Senior Associate Tsele Moloi; Associates Michael Bailey, Kelo Seleka, Jamie Oliver, and Deepesh Desai; and Candidate Legal Practitioner Sophie Muzamhindo.

“These awards recognise our boldness, our strategic insight, and our commitment to our clients’ growth, often in challenging and fast-changing environments”, concludes Mashudu.