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Legal Advisory with Strategic Precision.

We provide bespoke legal counsel that combines the rigour of a large firm with the responsiveness of a boutique practice. Our work spans every stage of the transaction lifecycle, from initial structuring and due diligence to closing, risk mitigation and post-deal integration.

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Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions define the trajectory of business growth. We advise corporates, investors and private-equity houses on the full spectrum of transactional activity, from structuring and negotiation to completion and integration.

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Our M&A practice focuses on strategy as much as documentation. We ensure every transaction aligns with our client’s commercial objectives and withstands scrutiny under both South African and international regulatory regimes.

Typical mandates include

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  • Cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions

  • Disposals, joint ventures and restructurings

  • Shareholder and investment agreements

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Warranty & Indemnity Insurance

Loris Rech is recognised as South Africa’s pre-eminent authority in Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) Insurance. We advise leading underwriters and insured parties on the structuring, wording and claims processes that underpin successful deal execution.

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By bridging legal and underwriting perspectives, we provide the balanced guidance necessary to manage transactional risk with confidence.

Our work includes

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  • Drafting and negotiation of W&I policies

  • Coverage analysis and claims strategy

  • Risk allocation in complex M&A transactions

  • Advisory for underwriters and insured buyers/sellers

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Legal Due Diligence

Informed decisions depend on disciplined investigation. With over three decades of experience conducting and leading large-scale due-diligence reviews, we deliver concise, commercially attuned reports that highlight not just legal risk but business impact.

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Our team works under tight timelines without compromising accuracy, enabling clients to proceed with clarity and certainty.

Core capabilities

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  • Buy-side and vendor

  • Multi-jurisdictional transaction reviews

  • Regulatory and compliance assessments

  • Executive summary reporting tailored for decision-makers

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Corporate Structuring & Governance

Sound structure is the foundation of resilience. We assist companies in designing governance frameworks and ownership models that support accountability, growth and sustainability.

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Whether forming a new entity, reorganising shareholding, or refining board practices, we focus on legal soundness and strategic practicality.

Areas of focus

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  • Entity formation and restructuring

  • Shareholder arrangements and exits

  • Board governance and fiduciary compliance

  • Policy drafting and governance audits

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Transactional Risk & Regulatory Advisory

Transactions inevitably intersect with regulatory obligations and risk exposure. Our advisory service ensures these intersections are managed proactively.


We assess potential liabilities, advise on risk transfer mechanisms and align deal documentation with local and international compliance standards.

Our role includes

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  • Transactional risk evaluation and mitigation plans

  • Cross-border compliance alignment

  • Coordination with financial, tax and insurance advisors

  • Implementation of risk management protocols

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Commercial Contracts & General Advisory

Beyond high-value transactions, we have advised clients with contracts and advisory needs that sustain daily operations. Our commercial practice combines responsiveness with precision, delivering agreements that protect value and maintain business agility.

All manner of commercial agreements including

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  • Supply, distribution and service agreements

  • Lease Agreements

  • Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements

  • Long-term framework and partnership contracts

  • Sale of Business , Sale of Shares and Shareholder Agreements.

At Loris Rech | Legal & Advisory, every service is delivered with the same principle:

Clarity in analysis, precision in execution, and measurable value in outcome.

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Whether advising on a multi-jurisdictional acquisition or a single-purpose agreement, our focus remains constant, to help clients make confident, informed decisions.

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Looking for clarity on your next transaction?

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