M&A01
M&A with the Public Investment Corporation
Advised on a transaction between a listed entity and the Public Investment Corporation.
The Difference
Client Centric
Commercial Law
Innovative legal solutions for your success, the boutique expertise across mergers & acquisitions, banking, litigation, telecoms, energy and the public sector.
- Trusted
- Specialists
- Professionals
- Discreet
- International
About the firm
Built on deep commercial expertise
A boutique firm of innovative thinkers and astute lawyers, serving local and international clients.
Schultz Inc has delivered bespoke legal solutions to local and international clients spanning across mergers & acquisitions, banking & finance, commercial litigation, property law and more.
What sets us apart is the closeness of our client relationships, by understanding a business deeply we give high end strategic advice that is genuinely aligned to its goals and we have the record of notable transactions across sectors to show for it.
Specialist Services
Deep expertise in the sectors that define modern commerce and the public sector.
Consistent Results
A track record of landmark matters delivered for demanding clients.
Passionate People
Lawyers who care about outcomes and about the businesses we serve.
Difference Makers
We are the people who make a difference for your future success.
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Landmark Matters Handled
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Core Practice Areas
Global
Client Reach
Practice areas
Focused expertise, real depth
Core practices, each led with senior attention across the sectors that define modern commerce and the public sector.
Commercial & Business Law
Comprehensive legal solutions tailored to support business growth, ensuring compliance and strategic decision making.
Corporate Litigation & Labour Law
Expert representation in corporate disputes and labour matters, focused on efficient resolution and protecting business interests.
Telecoms & Energy Law
Expert services across telecoms and energy transactions such as PPAs, MVNO agreements, licence applications and legal opinions.
Regulatory & Public Law
Strategic advice for navigating complex regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance and supporting public sector engagements.
Signature services
Where our niche runs deep
Telecoms & Energy Law
Telecoms & Energy Law
A distinctive niche of the firm. We advise operators, developers and investors on the transactions and regulatory approvals that define the telecommunications and energy sectors, from licensing before ICASA to power purchase agreements and renewable energy deals.
- ICASA licence applications
- MVNO & Interconnection agreements
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
- Regulatory opinions
- Representation before the Complaints & Compliance Committee (CCC)
- Renewable-energy transactions
Regulatory & Public Law
Regulatory & Public Law
Public sector work demands both technical precision and an understanding of how government and regulators operate. We structure and negotiate public sector transactions, advise state owned entities and guide clients through complex regulatory frameworks.
- Public sector transaction advisory
- Regulatory frameworks & compliance
- State owned entity transactions
- Infrastructure financing
- Gaming & licensing
- Government engagement
Commercial & Business Law
Commercial & Business Law
We advise companies at every stage, from structuring and governance to the commercial agreements that drive day to day operations and long term strategy. Our commercial practice pairs technical rigour with a genuine understanding of our clients' business objectives.
- Corporate structuring & governance
- Commercial contracts & negotiation
- Shareholder & joint-venture agreements
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Regulatory & statutory compliance
- Due diligence
Notable transactions
The record which speaks for itself
Documented matters across the public sector, banking & finance, telecoms, energy, litigation and M&A such as the below. Filter by sector to explore.
Banking & Finance02
Banks Act (1990) implementation
Drafted sale of claims, management, standby administration and security trust deeds (with guarantee & indemnity), ownership trust deeds, security cession and subscription agreements.
Private Equity03
Private equity partnerships
Established multiple en commandite partnerships and FAIS Compliant investment advisory agreements.
Structured Finance04
Multibillion Rand discounting model
Legal structuring of a discounting model for a multibillion Rand SPV transaction with commercial banks.
Public Sector05
Gauteng provincial fleet recapitalisation
Drafted and negotiated all public sector agreements for the government fleet recapitalisation project.
Public Sector06
Gauteng Online
Drafted and negotiated all public sector agreements for what was then the largest public sector technology project.
Energy07
Renewable energy stake acquisition
Negotiated sale/acquisition agreements and submitted regulatory filings to the Department of Energy.
Telecoms08
Telecommunications licensing
Numerous operator licence applications with ICASA, regulatory opinions and representation of licensees at the CCC.
Litigation09
International litigation — Playboy Enterprises
Managed major cross border litigation.
Litigation10
Gold refinery business rescue
Appointed litigator for the business rescue of a significant South African gold refinery.
Regulatory11
Gaming operations advisory
Legal advisor to international gaming operators.
Public Sector12
State owned entity transactions
Structured transactions between state owned entities and National Treasury.
Public Sector13
Infrastructure financing
Advisor to the Gauteng Infrastructure Financing Agency.
International14
International technology rollout
Transaction advisory for international technology companies expanding across multiple jurisdictions and Ministries of Finance.
Banking & Finance15
South African Reserve Bank
Lead advisor on resolving a matter between the South African Reserve Bank and an international billion dollar corporation.
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Global Reach
Advising Internationally
International mandates, we serve local and international clients across the sectors which shape modern commerce.
M&A
Banking & Finance
Telecoms
Energy
Public Sector
Litigation
Private Equity
Structured Finance
Technology
Regulatory
Property
Gaming
FinTech
Trade
Contractual
How we work
From call to resolved
Consultation
We start by understanding your objective, the commercial context and what a good outcome looks like for you.
Strategy
We agree the approach, scope and structure, so you know exactly how the matter will be run before work begins.
Execution
We execute with senior attention, keeping you informed and bring the matter to a decisive close.
Why choose us
Advice you can trust
The boutique firm which gives you what larger practices cannot, of senior lawyers who know your business and are aligned to your goals, with a record to prove it.
Close Client Relationships
We invest in understanding your business, so our advice fits it precisely.
High End Strategic Advice
Counsel aligned to your commercial goals, not just the legal question.
Record Across Sectors
Notable past transactions across multiple sectors.
What we bring to the table
Depth across the commercial spectrum
Mergers & Acquisitions
Finance Transactions
Commercial Litigation
Public Sector Transactions
International Structuring
Due Diligence
Venture Capital
Property Law
Our people
Astute lawyers, passionate people
Schultz Inc is the boutique team of specialist commercial lawyers led by Candice Schultz.
Candice Schultz
Founder
Candice leads Schultz Inc with a client centric philosophy, to understand the business first and then engineer the legal path to its goals.
Under her direction the firm has advised on landmark public sector, finance, telecoms and energy mandates for local and international clients.
Commercial & Business
Corporate structuring, transactions and governance.
Telecoms & Energy
Licensing, PPAs and sector regulation.
Litigation & Labour
Dispute resolution, business rescue and enforcement.
Regulatory & Public Law
Public sector transactions and compliance.
Insights
Knowledge Shared
Practical perspective on the regulatory and commercial questions our clients face.
Telecoms
Navigating ICASA licensing
What operators should understand before applying for a telecommunications licence in South Africa.
Energy
The anatomy of a PPA
Key commercial and regulatory considerations in power purchase agreements.
Banking
Structuring under the Banks Act
How security and trust structures shape complex finance transactions.
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