Leading corporate mergers and acquisitions lawyer joins Norton Rose South Africa
2 July 2012
International legal practice Norton Rose South Africa has announced that Charles Ancer, has joined the Johannesburg office as a director in the corporate mergers and acquisitions department.
Ancer specialises in the mining and energy sectors and has extensive experience in advising both domestic and international clients in relation to corporate, regulatory and transactional matters. Ancer also possesses a broad range of general commercial law experience. He has advised clients on the establishment of prospecting and mining operations as well as the purchase or disposal of assets and operations in jurisdictions across Africa including Mali, Algeria, the DRC, Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria and Mozambique.
Before joining Norton Rose South Africa, Ancer was a director at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc.
Rob Otty, Managing Director at Norton Rose South Africa commented:
“Charles is widely respected as a mergers and acquisitions and commercial mining specialist in South Africa and his appointment plays an important role in the continued excellent client service and growth of Norton Rose South Africa. We are delighted to have him on board.”
For further information please contact:
Glyn Smith, communications specialist, Norton Rose South Africa
Tel +27 11 685 8826; Mob: +27 82 776 1152
glyn.smith@nortonrose.com
Anusha Mudhai, communications assistant, Norton Rose South Africa
Tel: +27 11 685 8947; Mob: +27 84 911 2535
anusha.mudhai@nortonrose.com
Notes for editors
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