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Ayavuya Jack

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Ayavuya Jack

Associate

Johannesburg, South Africa
Languages
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Setswana
Social media

Ayavuya is an Associate at CMS South Africa. 

He obtained his BCom Law degree from the University of Johannesburg in 2015 and also obtained his LLB from the same institution in 2020.

Ayavuya has experience in commercial and corporate matters encompassing mergers and acquisitions, regulatory advice and general corporate related work focusing particularly on consumer protection, information technology, telecommunications and private equity transactions.

His expertise extends to advising clients on compliance with the Companies Act, JSE Listings Requirements, various telecommunications legislation in South Africa, conducting legal due diligence investigations, regulatory opinions and drafting various commercial and corporate documents and transaction agreements. 

During his tenure at CMS, Ayavuya has been a team member in highly publicised transactions in South Africa involving both local and multinational clients across multiple jurisdictions. He has been published in various publications and formed part of two deal teams nominated by DealMakers SA in 2024.
 

 

Relevant experience

  • African Parks Network NPC – on a transaction relating to the acquisition and subsequent rewilding of 2000 rhinos across the African continent.
  • A financial services company – on a cross-border transaction relating to the disposal of the client’s insurance business in Mozambique to Hollard Group.
  • Dubai-based property management group – on several loan transactions with a South African property investment entity.
  • An American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate – in connection with a consolidated feasibility report regarding the client’s intention to extend the roll-out of their mobile and web application offering in various African jurisdictions.
  • An authorised financial services provider – on a ZAR700m transaction relating to the acquisition of a large legal insurance consortium.
  • PPF, A.S. and Vox Ventures B.V. – with a ZAR900m transaction relating to the acquisition of a multinational manufacturing entity in the marine sector. 
  • Development Finance Institution – assisted with the enforcement of a Notarial General Covering Bond registered under the borrower.
  • Development Finance Institution – assisted with the preparation of corporate governance documents relating to an equity loan transaction. 
  • An American telecommunications company – assisted with the provision of legal advice in connection with the regulatory regime in South Africa applicable to mobile satellite system networks and spectrum access.
  • A specialised residential mortgage, servicing, and securitisation company – with the drafting of an opinion in respect of various company law provisions.
  • A non-profit organisation – assisted with the preparation and drafting of corporate governance and related party agreements.

 

Memberships & Roles

  • Admitted Attorney, High Court of South Africa 
  • Member of the Legal Practice Council, South Africa

Awards & Rankings

  • Provincial Award, Entrepreneurial Excellence, Black Management Forum Student Chapter (2019)

Education

  • 2024 - Admitted as an attorney in South Africa
  • 2021 – Protection of Personal Information, SA Labour Guide, South Africa
  • 2020 – LLB, University of Johannesburg
  • 2015 – BCom Law, University of Johannesburg

Ayavuya is an Associate at CMS South Africa. 

He obtained his BCom Law degree from the University of Johannesburg in 2015 and also obtained his LLB from the same institution in 2020.

Ayavuya has experience in commercial and corporate matters encompassing mergers and acquisitions, regulatory advice and general corporate related work focusing particularly on consumer protection, information technology, telecommunications and private equity transactions.

His expertise extends to advising clients on compliance with the Companies Act, JSE Listings Requirements, various telecommunications legislation in South Africa, conducting legal due diligence investigations, regulatory opinions and drafting various commercial and corporate documents and transaction agreements. 

During his tenure at CMS, Ayavuya has been a team member in highly publicised transactions in South Africa involving both local and multinational clients across multiple jurisdictions. He has been published in various publications and formed part of two deal teams nominated by DealMakers SA in 2024.
 

Relevant experience

  • A multinational technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence – on advice in respect of regulatory laws relating to digital advertising policies and licensing regimes relating to telecommunications services in South Africa.
  • A global data and AI consulting company – on a cross-border transaction relating to the acquisition of a multinational full-service AI and data consultancy firm.
  • An American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate – in connection with a consolidated feasibility report regarding the client’s intention to extend the roll-out of their mobile and web application offering in various African jurisdictions.
  • Multinational Satellite Service Provider – assisted with the provision of a regulatory risk analysis pertaining to licensing requirements under telecommunications law in South Africa. In particular, we are advised on satellite backhaul services to a local mobile network operator and three structuring options for this project.
  • An American telecommunications company – assisted with the provision of legal advice in connection with the regulatory regime in South Africa applicable to mobile satellite system networks and spectrum access.
  •  The popular short-form video platform – on legal advice in relation to the existing regulatory framework in respect of artificial intelligence laws in South Africa.
  • A technology solutions provider – on legal advice in relation to the regulatory requirements for the implementation and deployment of several web applications in South Africa. 
  • A leader in South Africa's Intelligent Transport Management industry – with the drafting of software development and licensing agreements.
     

Memberships & Roles

  • Admitted Attorney, High Court of South Africa 
  • Member of the Legal Practice Council, South Africa

Awards & Rankings

  • Provincial Award, Entrepreneurial Excellence, Black Management Forum Student Chapter (2019)

Education

  • 2024 - Admitted as an attorney in South Africa
  • 2021 – Protection of Personal Information, SA Labour Guide, South Africa
  • 2020 – LLB, University of Johannesburg
  • 2015 – BCom Law, University of Johannesburg

Ayavuya is an Associate at CMS South Africa. 

He obtained his BCom Law degree from the University of Johannesburg in 2015 and also obtained his LLB from the same institution in 2020.

Ayavuya has experience in commercial and corporate matters encompassing mergers and acquisitions, regulatory advice and general corporate related work focusing particularly on consumer protection, information technology, telecommunications and private equity transactions. His expertise extends to advising clients on compliance with the Companies Act, JSE Listings Requirements, various telecommunications legislation in South Africa, conducting legal due diligence investigations, regulatory opinions and drafting various commercial and corporate documents and transaction agreements. 

During his tenure at CMS, Ayavuya has been a team member in highly publicised transactions in South Africa involving both local and multinational clients across multiple jurisdictions. He has been published in various publications and formed part of two deal teams nominated by DealMakers SA in 2024.
 

Relevant experience

  • An authorised financial services provider – on a ZAR700m transaction relating to the acquisition of a large legal insurance consortium.
  • PPF, A.S. and Vox Ventures B.V. – with a ZAR900m transaction relating to the acquisition of a multinational manufacturing entity in the marine sector.
  • A boutique financial services firm – on a ZAR100 hybrid loan transaction relating to the establishment of a funding vehicle for government employees.
  • A boutique financial services firm – on a disposal of an equity stake held by a retirement fund in an empowered consortium which is part of a listed petro-chemical enterprise.
  • A black owned and controlled investment company – in connection with the proposed acquisition of shares in a local water services entity.
  • An authorised financial services provider – on a restructuring transaction relating to their Financial Services Fund.
  • Development Finance Institution – assisted with the preparation of corporate governance documents relating to an equity loan transaction. 
  • A social enterprise – in respect of providing advice regarding the restructuring of a tech company shareholding structure to dispose of equity to an empowered shareholder.
  • Botswana based PE Fund – in relation to the development, financing,  construction and operation of the 5,7 MW University of Botswana solar project..

     

Memberships & Roles

  • Admitted Attorney, High Court of South Africa 
  • Member of the Legal Practice Council, South Africa

Awards & Rankings

  • Provincial Award, Entrepreneurial Excellence, Black Management Forum Student Chapter (2019)

Education

  • 2024 - Admitted as an attorney in South Africa
  • 2021 – Protection of Personal Information, SA Labour Guide, South Africa
  • 2020 – LLB, University of Johannesburg
  • 2015 – BCom Law, University of Johannesburg
Practice Areas
Corporate/M&A Commercial

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