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Deep industry insight.
Proven transactional experience.
Every sector operates within its own commercial, regulatory and cultural framework.
Understanding those nuances is what turns legal advice into competitive advantage.
At Loris Rech | Legal & Advisory, we combine over three decades of corporate-law experience with an insider’s understanding of the industries that drive South Africa’s economy and global investment flows. Our sector knowledge ensures that each transaction, from early-stage structuring to final completion is guided by commercial logic, regulatory precision and strategic foresight.
Private Equity & Banking
Private equity and financial institutions require absolute confidence that every risk has been identified, quantified and managed.
Loris has advised some of the world’s leading investment houses and banks including Actis LLP, Ethos Private Equity, Barclays, Standard Bank, Investec and Macquarie on acquisitions, disposals and portfolio restructurings.
Whether representing buyers, sellers, investors or management teams, we deliver documentation and transaction support that withstands the highest institutional scrutiny.
Our work covers
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Buy-side and sell-side M&A
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Due diligence
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Warranty & Indemnity Insurance advisory
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Corporate restructures and exit strategies
Mining & Resources
Mining transactions are high-value, high-exposure and time-sensitive. Loris Rech | Legal & Advisory provides the legal clarity and commercial depth required in this sector, advising across exploration, production, offtake and infrastructure arrangements.
Our clients include both South African and international mining houses such as Anglo Operations, Avgold, Kumba Resources and Exxaro Resources. Our guidance balances the practical realities of mining operations with the regulatory frameworks that govern them.
We assist with
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Mergers, acquisitions and disposals of mining assets
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Joint-venture structuring
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Regulatory and environmental compliance
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Due diligence on licences, tenements and operational liabilities
Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
The energy transition is reshaping global investment. Our advisory supports developers, investors and financiers in navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. From solar and wind projects to grid-scale storage and hybrid infrastructure, we provide transaction structuring and risk mitigation that accelerate deal certainty.
Our experience ensures that clients achieve commercial, regulatory and ESG alignment across the full project lifecycle.
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Project developers and EPC contractors
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Institutional and private-equity investors entering the renewables market
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Lenders seeking robust contractual and regulatory oversight
Industrial & Manufacturing
Operational efficiency, cross-border supply chains and technology integration define today’s industrial landscape.
Loris has represented global manufacturers such as Faurecia, Plastic Omnium International BV and Fresenius Kabi on complex acquisitions, disposals and joint-venture projects.
The result: legally robust structures that enable operational growth and market expansion.
Our advice spans
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Strategic acquisitions and divestments
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Contract manufacturing and supply agreements
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Risk allocation through W&I Insurance solutions
Insurance & Transactional Risk
We are South Africa’s leading authority in Warranty & Indemnity Insurance, advising insurers, underwriters and corporate clients on policy wording, coverage analysis and claims strategy.
We have represented industry giants such as AIG, Liberty Global Transaction Solutions, Tokio Marine HCC, Euclid Transactional UK and Brockwell Capital.
Our approach blends technical legal precision with an understanding of underwriting risk and deal dynamics, enabling faster execution and reduced exposure for all parties.
Our insurance sector work covers
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Transactional risk assessment
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Doing business in emerging markets requires more than legal skill, it demands adaptability, local knowledge and cultural intelligence.
Loris Rech | Legal & Advisory has acted for investors expanding into frontier economies across Africa and beyond, assisting with acquisitions, due diligences, regulatory navigation and partnership structuring.
Our team’s cross-cultural capability and developed associations with local counsel ensure seamless transactions in jurisdictions where clarity and pace are essential.
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Market-entry strategy and risk advisory
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Joint-venture and shareholder agreements
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Compliance with local investment laws
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Cross-border due diligence acquisitions
Across every sector, our objective remains constant:
To deliver legal solutions that are clear, actionable and commercially intelligent.
By combining deep industry knowledge with uncompromising technical skill, Loris Rech provides the assurance clients need to move decisively in complex environments.
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