ZIYANDA NTSHONA PRIVATE EQUITY M&A LAWYER OF THE YEAR Partner Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer ABOUT ZIYANDA NTSHONA Ziyanda Ntshona is a highly regarded Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Johannesburg, leading the Corporate M&A and Private Equity practice in South Africa with over 20 years of specialized experience. Recognized for her technical expertise, strategic insight, and client-centric approach, Ziyanda consistently delivers sophisticated cross-border advisory services across diverse industries. Throughout her career, Ziyanda has built a reputation for excellence in: M&A Advisory – Advising on complex public and private mergers, divestitures, reorganisations, and leveraged buyouts. Private Equity Transactions – Facilitating high-stakes PE deals, bolt‑on acquisitions, and sponsor-led exits. Cross-Border & BEE Structuring – Guiding clients through international transactions and those involving South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment regulations. She regularly represents clients in sectors including mining, healthcare, financial services, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, real estate, and technology. Ziyanda holds an LLB and an LLM (Commercial Law) from the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as an MBA from the African Leadership University in Rwanda. Her professional journey includes senior roles at Linklaters-aligned Webber Wentzel (where she led its Corporate practice), followed by a senior consultative position at Poswa Incorporated before joining Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in early 2025. With two decades of expertise, Ziyanda Ntshona stands as a linchpin of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s South African practice. Her profound commercial insight, layered deal experience, and regional influence make her a top-tier adviser for sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions across the continent. SOUTH AFRICA 42 Finance Monthly Deal Maker Awards 2025.
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