Bio

Craig Atkinson is a partner in the Firm's Global Mergers & Acquisitions Group in Johannesburg. Craig's name and reputation in the market is associated with some of the largest and most complex, cross-border transactions and his expertise in the listed space is particularly noteworthy. Craig's clients include listed and private corporate clients as well as local and international investment banks. Clients praise Craig for his "standout service delivery and turnaround times", as well as his "very commercial approach" (Commercial, Corporate and M&A by The Legal 500). In 2021, he was also identified as a "Next Generation Partner" for Commercial, Corporate and M&A in South Africa by The Legal 500. In addition to being a leading transactional lawyer, Craig also has specialist expertise in equity capital markets and black economic empowerment transactions. He also has significant experience in highly regulated sectors such as mining and natural resources, healthcare and pharmaceuticals and telecommunications.