Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa welcomes Rudolph du Plessis as Director in M&A team

Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa has appointed Rudolph du Plessis as a Director in its M&A team. This strategic addition reinforces the firm’s commitment to delivering world-class M&A support to clients across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Rudolph brings over 20 years of extensive experience as a corporate lawyer, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, corporate governance, and cross-border transactions. His diverse portfolio includes advising listed and unlisted companies, multinational corporations, and private equity funds on high-value restructurings, disposals, and acquisitions in sectors such as banking, finance, telecommunications, mining, and consumer markets.

Throughout his career, Rudolph has advised on several landmark transactions and has been recognised by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. Rudolph is celebrated for his measured approach, exceptional attention to detail, and skill in navigating complex negotiations. He has also served as a trusted advisor to corporate boards on risk, compliance, and regulatory engagements with authorities such as the Takeover Regulation Panel, JSE, and Financial Sector Conduct Authority.

“Rudolph’s exceptional experience, reputation for excellence, and deep understanding of the market will undoubtedly enhance the strength of our team and the service we provide to our clients. His arrival underscores our dedication to attracting top talent to meet the evolving needs of our clients across the region”, says Stephen Kennedy-Good, Director and Head of the Corporate M&A team.

Rudolph joins Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa following his tenure at Herbert Smith Freehills, where he led the Corporate M&A team.

“Rudolph’s appointment is intentional and part of Norton Rose Fulbright’s growth strategy” says Brent Botha, CEO.  “Rudolph’s expertise and collaborative spirit will be a tremendous asset to our firm as we continue to deliver innovative and client-focused solutions.”

“I look forward to working with the talented team here to deliver exceptional value to our clients and to contribute to the firm’s growth in South Africa and beyond”, says Rudolph.