Leading Pan-African law firm, Bowmans, has promoted nine senior associates to partner with effect from 1 March 2017.

Robert Legh, chairman and senior partner, commented:

“I am pleased to welcome the new partners who will play a key role in our future. Each individual has demonstrated success and will continue to provide great value to our clients.

“These promotions reflect the quality and achievement of our lawyers and the truly diverse African nature of our firm. They represent the way in which Bowmans provides valuable and experienced support to our clients in order for them to succeed in their business endeavours. Congratulations to all.”

Details of the partner promotions are:

Kenya
Muthoni Runji (Banking & Finance)

South Africa
David de Villiers (Governance, Compliance and Investigations)
Ebrahiem Abrahams (Employment)
Luway Mongie (Employment)
Phetole Modika (General Finance)
Samir Ellary (Tax)
Tim McDougall (Mergers & Acquisitions)

Uganda
Brian Kalule (Corporate and Commercial)
Daniel Gantungo (Corporate and Commercial)