Geri du Plessis
Special Counsel
"I focus on providing clients with practical legal advice that takes into account commercial, financial and legal considerations: finding solutions and getting the deal done."
With a career that has spanned commercial law, corporate finance and investment banking, Geri combines an understanding of the financial, commercial and legal considerations that drive transaction decisions. She strives to be a contributor to the growth of a client’s business.
Geri’s legal expertise is principally in corporate and commercial law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings and private equity. Whilst these disciplines are relevant across industries, she has a particular interest and network in the technology, non-bank lending and resource sectors.
Investment — advised an IT group with regard to the introduction of a strategic investor and the restructuring of existing shareholder relationships
Joint venture — advised a recruitment business on the structuring of a recruitment joint venture
Investment — advised an on-line retailer and wholesaler on a capital raising and structuring of its shareholder relationships
Takeover — advised an investment company on the takeover of an Australian exploration company
Mezzanine loan facilities — advised a B2B lending business and an equipment finance business with regard to the structuring and implementation of mezzanine loan facilities
Acquisition of consumer lending group — advised an international consumer lending group on the acquisition of a consumer lending business, including cross-border structuring of the inbound investment structure and the subsequent restructuring of various earn-out mechanisms.
Acquisition of gold / antimony mine — advised an Australian and Hong Kong consortium on the acquisition of a gold / antimony mine from a listed group.
Acquisition of business lending group — advised an international investment consortium on the acquisition of a B2B lending business.
Practice Areas
Industries
Private Equity
Fintech
Mining, Oil & Gas
Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce (Law), University of Stellenbosch
Bachelor of Laws, University of Stellenbosch
Master of Laws, University of South Africa
Master of Business Administration, University of Pretoria
Admitted to practice in Australia and South Africa