Bowmans
Celia Pienaar is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in legal project management and improvement of legal services. Currently serving as the Legal Services Improvement Manager at Bowmans since October 2018, Celia previously held the role of Legal Project Manager at Webber Wentzel, where the focus was on supporting corporate transactions and enhancing matter management practices. Celia has also served as the Head of Legal at Exigent Group Limited, contributing to innovative legal solutions. With certifications as a PRINCE2 practitioner and a Solicitor of England and Wales, Celia possesses a strong foundation in law, complemented by a notable academic background including a Master's Degree in Information Technology from the University of Cape Town. Additional qualifications include a Master's in Commercial Law and an LLB from respected South African institutions.
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We help our clients overcome legal complexity and unlock opportunity in Africa. Our track record of providing specialist legal services in the fields of corporate law, banking and finance law and dispute resolution, spans over a century. With seven offices in five African countries and over 400 specialist lawyers, we draw on our unique knowledge of the business and socio-political environment to advise clients on a wide range of legal issues. Everywhere we work, we offer clients a service that uniquely blends expertise in the law, knowledge of the local market and an understanding of their businesses. Our aim is to assist them to achieve their objectives as smoothly and efficiently as possible while minimising the legal and regulatory risks. Our clients include corporates, multinationals and state-owned enterprises across a range of industry sectors as well as financial institutions and governments. Our expertise is frequently recognised by independent research organisations. We received awards in three out of four categories at the Dealmakers East Africa Awards for 2019: top legal adviser in the M&A Category for both deal flow and deal value, and advised on the Deal of the Year. In the Dealmakers South Africa Awards for 2019, we were placed third for deal value in the M&A Category and advised on both the Deal of the Year and the BEE Deal of the Year.