caveat legal panel attorney john t
Corporate & Commercial Law, M&A, Transaction Support Services

John Taylor

Admitted 2000 – South Africa 

Admitted 2015 – United States 

John Taylor is a senior corporate commercial lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience advising on transaction work, commercial structuring and corporate legal matters. He works with businesses, investors and leadership teams that require clear, experienced legal support on commercial transactions, negotiations and implementation. With prior experience at Bowmans, Richards Butler and ENSafrica, John brings the depth of a large-firm background together with the practical, commercially grounded approach required by clients operating in fast-moving business environments. His work is focused on helping clients move transactions forward with clarity, discipline and appropriate legal protection.

Years' Experience

25+ Years

Primary Practice

Corporate & Commercial Law, M&A, Transaction Support Services

Jurisdictions

South Africa, New York

Previously At

Bowmans, Richards Butler, ENSafrica

Expertise

Corporate Commercial Law & Transaction Specialist

John advises on corporate commercial law, with a particular focus on transaction-related work. His experience includes supporting clients through commercial negotiations, transaction structuring, corporate documentation and the legal implementation of business arrangements.

He is particularly well suited to matters where commercial judgment and legal precision need to work together. Having practised in both South Africa and New York, and having worked within leading legal environments, John brings a strong understanding of how corporate transactions are negotiated, documented and executed across different business contexts.

His clients benefit from advice that is practical, clear and aligned to the commercial purpose of the transaction  –  not legal complexity for its own sake.

  • Corporate Commercial Law
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Transaction Advisory
  • Commercial Agreements
  • Corporate Structuring
  • Shareholder Arrangements

Selected Expertise

Corporate Commercial · Transaction Advisory · South Africa
Advises clients on corporate commercial matters, with a focus on transaction work, commercial structuring, negotiation support and implementation of business arrangements.
Mergers & Acquisitions · Corporate Commercial Law · Transaction Advisory · South Africa
Corporate Commercial · Commercial Agreements · South Africa
Supports clients with the drafting, review and negotiation of commercial agreements linked to corporate transactions and ongoing business operations.
Commercial Agreements · Corporate Commercial Law · South Africa
Corporate Commercial · Cross-Border Perspective · South Africa / New York
Brings dual-admission experience to corporate commercial matters requiring an understanding of both South African and international transaction standards.
Corporate Commercial Law · Cross-Border Transactions · South Africa / New York

Education

Qualifications

LLB
University of Cape Town
LLM
New York University School of Law
Work with John Taylor

Available for ad hoc briefs, retainers, and secondments across South Africa and internationally.

Currently accepting new instructions

Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial Law, M&A, Transaction Support Services
Jurisdictions
South Africa, New York
Languages
English

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