Jonathan guides corporations on difficult questions arising in corporate actions and governance.
Jonathan aims to identify the crucial pressure points for his clients in the execution of a deal or significant problem quickly, simply and candidly.
He advises on all aspects of corporate law with a particular focus on public M&A and equity capital markets.
Jonathan has particular experience advising major South African and international clients in the mining, natural resources, energy and financial services sectors, amongst other sectors.
Aker Horizons – on the South African aspects of its EUR1bn acquisition of Mainstream Renewable Power.*
Harmony Gold – on its USD600m acquisition of AngloGold Ashanti’s South African mines and USD100m equity capital raise.*
ATON – on its attempted hostile takeover of Murray & Roberts for c. ZAR4.25bn.*
Merrill Lynch (BofA) – on its underwriting and joint bookrunning of a potential rights issue by Sasol.*
Rio Tinto – on its prospecting and earn-in arrangements in South Africa.*
African Rainbow Minerals – on its South African coal transactions with Glencore.*
Capital Appreciation – on its specific repurchase and related party transactions for c. ZAR250mn.*
We Company – on South African aspects of a potential IPO.*
ETG Group – on its sale of a strategic minority stake to Mitsui for c. USD265m.*
Fairfax Africa – on its acquisition of majority stake in Nova and potential take private of a South African listed company in the renewable and industrials sectors.*
*Denotes experience at a previous firm
Education
University of Cape Town, LLB, 2014
University of Cape Town, BBusSc (Honours), 2012
Languages
English
Prior Experience
2021 to 2023, Counsel, Johannesburg Bar
2017 to 2020, Senior Associate, large South African law firm
2015 to 2016, Candidate Attorney, large South African law firm
Memberships
Admitted advocate of the High Court of South Africa
