John Nielsen
BCom Law (University of the Witwatersrand) LLB (University of the Witwatersrand) Certificate in Law of , & , Mandela Institute Certificate in Foundations of South African , University of Cape Town
John Nielsen focuses on all aspects of , law, including , and private mergers, acquisitions and disposals,funds,and , incorporating majority and minority protections, exit strategies and , arrangements,restructurings, investments in , equity and hybrid instruments. Representative experience: Conducted and assisted with the , and implementation of transaction regarding the potential acquisition of a minority interest in a local coal mine by a Chinese conglomerate. Conducted , as part of inter-office global team regarding the potential purchase by a , fund of a minority interest in an International Lawtransportation conglomerate. Advised and prepared transaction documents in terms of which a UK , manager took a , Swedish franchise group private in a ,-to-private transaction backed by a sovereign fund. Assisted a , fund acquiring a majority interest in a local paint manufacturer and distributor. Advised and prepared transaction documents in respect of series of transactions for a client in the fuel , in respect of the introduction of new BEE partners in compliance with the Petroleum and Liquid Fuels Charter. Advised a multi-national client on the implementation and establishment of bespoke equity funds in the Cayman Islands and Seychelles. Advised an International Lawinvestment house on its ability to establish, register and market an emerging markets fund in and across the EU under the UCITS regime.
Associate at Hogan Lovells, Sandton
Admitted to the High Court as an attorney in January 2014.
