Bio

Jan Kruger uses his considerable experience of implementing large, complex and cross-border transactions and managing large teams at large international financial institutions to provide his clients with pragmatic advice that is tailored to their risk appetite. His clients include most of the South African financial institutions, several international banks and development institutions, as well as borrowers. He understands the issues driving the banking sector and how in-house legal teams need to respond to deliver successful transactions. Before joining Bowmans, he led several legal teams within Standard Bank (in South Africa, London and throughout the other regional African offices) – he knows the key people in the sector and their advisers well, and therefore understands how to resolve difficult negotiations in a non-aggressive, practical way. Jan has worked with clients throughout Africa and beyond on structured finance deals. His tax law qualifications have made him an expert in Preference Share Funding deals, including BEE transactions. He also advises on asset and leveraged finance, syndicated lending, and property finance. He has worked in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Stellenbosch advising clients on their largest, most complex, cross-border transactions. He also works with international clients on both inward and outbound investment into Africa.