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Markjan van Schaardenburgh B.Proc, LLB, MBA.

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About
Markjan has extensive experience in corporate and commercial transactions with particular expertise in private equity. He has vast experience in running transactions across Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.

EXPERIENCE

  • A private equity fund on the disposal of a SME lending business.*
  • A global marine services company on its sale by a private equity sponsor to an infrastructure fund.*
  • A global investment firm on the acquisition of a UK mortgage lending platform.*
  • A global investment firm on the acquisition of a minority stake in a global insurtech business.*
  • A private equity fund on the acquisition of a healthcare group.*
  • A global investment firm on the disposal of a financial services provider.*
  • A multinational retail and consumer group on the acquisition of a UK plant based food manufacturer.*
  • An international gaming and hospitality group on the sale of a London based casino business to a global resorts' operator.*
  • A private equity fund on the acquisition of a consulting firm.*
  • A private equity fund on the sale of a European digital bank.*
  • A global insurance brokerage on the acquisition of a UK marine and transport claims consultant.*

*Denotes experience from previous firm.

Languages
  • English
  • Afrikaans
Education
  • WITS Business School, MBA, 2001
  • University of the Witwatersrand, LLB, 1997
  • University of the Witwatersrand, B.Proc, 1995

Prior Experience

  • 2020 to 2026, Partner, London based international law firm
  • 2015 to 2020, Counsel, London based international law firm
  • 2010 to 2015, Partner, Johannesburg based law firm
  • 2004 to 2010, Associate Director, international audit firm
  • 2002 to 2004, Senior Associate, Johannesburg based law firm
  • 1998 to 2000, Partner, Johannesburg based law firm
  • 1995 to 1997, Candidate Attorney, Johannesburg based law firm

Memberships and Affiliations

  • SRA
  • Law Society of South Africa
  • Queen’s College Old Boys Association