Mergers and Acquisitions
Legal Expertise for Strategic Business Transactions
At Nthambeleni Inc, we provide end-to-end legal support for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), guiding businesses, investors, and institutions through the complex legal, regulatory, and commercial aspects of corporate restructuring. Our multidisciplinary legal team is well-equipped to advise on both local and cross-border transactions, ensuring legal certainty, risk mitigation, and alignment with corporate strategy.
We assist clients across a wide range of sectors—including energy, financial services, logistics, technology, and public infrastructure—in navigating the full lifecycle of acquisitions, disposals, mergers, joint ventures, and reorganisations.
Our M&A Legal Services
Transaction Structuring and Advisory
● Advising on the most appropriate structure for asset sales, share purchases, amalgamations, or joint ventures
● Cross-border and domestic structuring considerations
● Compliance with the Companies Act and related corporate regulations
● Tax, regulatory, and commercial considerations in deal design
Due Diligence
● Comprehensive legal due diligence on target companies or business units
● Identifying legal risks, liabilities, contracts, compliance issues, and intellectual property concerns
● Coordination with financial, tax, and technical advisors
Drafting and Negotiation of Transaction Documents
● Sale of shares agreements, asset purchase agreements, and shareholder agreements
● Memoranda of understanding (MOUs), heads of terms, and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
● Escrow, indemnity, and warranty clauses
● Employment, lease, and commercial contract transitions
Regulatory Approvals and Compliance
● Filing with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
● Competition Commission notifications and merger approvals
● Sector-specific compliance (e.g. banking, telecommunications, energy, mining)
● Advice on black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) compliance and ownership structures
Post-Transaction Support
● Integration of acquired entities or assets
● Amendments to governance structures and company documentation
● Implementation of employment, IP, and operational changes
● Dispute resolution in transaction-related claims or breaches
Who We Advise
● Private and public companies
● State-owned entities and government departments
● Private equity and venture capital investors
● SMEs, start-ups, and joint venture partners
● Multinational corporations expanding into South Africa
We also work alongside accountants, auditors, and financial advisors to deliver comprehensive support throughout the transaction.
Why Choose Nthambeleni Inc?
● Deep expertise in corporate and commercial law
● Proven track record in complex M&A and joint venture transactions
● Integrated legal support covering regulatory, tax, labour, and IP aspects
● Efficient, risk-conscious, and commercially sound legal advice
● National presence and understanding of local market conditions
Get Expert Legal Support Today
Whether you’re acquiring a strategic target, selling a business unit, or entering a joint venture, Nthambeleni Inc is your trusted legal partner for seamless, compliant, and successful corporate transactions.
Offices in Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, and Thohoyandou
012 323 4581 | info@ntinc.co.za