CDH South Africa appoints respected Mohammed Azad Saib to its accomplished Banking, Finance & Projects practice

Mohammed is a highly qualified Debt Capital Markets lawyer with experience in Africa, the UK, and EEA. He will head up CDH’s Debt Capital Markets service offering.

Brent Williams, CDH CEO, says, “We are thrilled to welcome Mohammed to the firm. His extensive experience as a transactional counsel spans multiple jurisdictions, including Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, Tanzania, and Lesotho. Mohammed has advised on programmes establishments and updates, note issuances, amendments, restatements, and debt restructurings, including noteholder consent processes. He also brings significant knowledge in leverage finance, particularly secured programs and distressed lending transactions. His work with South African state-owned entities and municipalities on borrowings under the Public Finance Management Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Insurance Act, and Solvency Assessment and Management requirements further demonstrates his comprehensive skill set.”

Mashudu Junior Mphafudi, the Head of the Banking, Finance & Projects practice agrees, “Mohammed’s addition to our practice strengthens our reputation as the firm of choice for complex finance matters. His recognition as ‘Adviser on Local Currency SSA Bond Deal of the Year’ and ‘Adviser on Real Estate Finance Deal of the Year’ reflects his deep expertise and accomplishment. Building trust with our clients is a CDH hallmark, and Mohammed’s appointment enhances our capacity to meet their evolving needs, drive growth, and deliver exceptional service,” Mphafudi concludes.