Lionel Shawe
Partner
Johannesburg

Lionel Shawe
Partner
Johannesburg
Contact Details
Lionel is the managing partner based in our Johannesburg office in the banking and finance sector and is seen to be "a phenomenal banking lawyer who works hard and sees the bigger picture." Chambers and Partners 2016. Lionel has significant expertise in mining financing, aircraft financing, acquisition and leveraged financing, structured financing, property financing, preference share funding, securitisation, capital markets and debt restructuring. He has substantial experience and expertise in the complex area of derivatives (in particular credit derivatives). Lionel has extensive experience in exchange control issues and is regularly consulted and he regularly advises domestic and international financial institutions on complex transactions. The ‘practically minded’ Lionel Shawe, who ‘understands the global regulatory environment’, is the ‘go-to person for banking as well as acquisition finance’. Legal500 – South Africa 2017 (Banking and Finance) and is rated as a leading individual. Legal500 – South Africa 2017 (Banking and Finance). In this arena, Lionel Shawe has virtually unparalleled expertise. Legal500 – South Africa 2017 (Tax).
Lionel is rated in the first tier of South African banking and finance lawyers by both IFLR1000 and Chambers Global. Chambers Global 2015 recognises that Lionel is highly regarded for securitisation and derivatives work as part of his esteemed banking and finance practice. As one source commented, "he is eminently knowledgeable - he can advise on any aspect. The range of his knowledge is so extensive." and touch on his expertise in the tax field. Who's Who Legal 2015 reiterates his expertise and states that "Lionel enjoys a "marvellous" reputation in the market and is one of the most highly regarded lawyers in our research in the EMEA region. He has significant expertise in mining, aircraft and property financing transactions."
Expertise
Practices
Sectors
Office
Johannesburg
Allen & Overy (South Africa) LLP
6th Floor, 90 Grayston, 90 Grayston Drive, Sandton
Johannesburg
2196
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as an Attorney, South Africa, 1998
Admitted as a Notary Public, South Africa, 1999
Academic
LLM, (Tax), University of South Africa, 2009
LLB, University of Witwatersrand, 1995
B.Com, (Finance and Law), University of Witwatersrand, 1992
News & insights

Publications: 22 JANUARY 2021
HM Treasury’s consultation on a proposed UK regulatory framework for stable tokens
On 7 January 2021, HM Treasury issued a consultation setting out its proposed approach to UK regulation of cryptoassets, including a regulatory framework for "stable tokens”. The consultation sets out…
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News: 21 JANUARY 2021
China Cinda (HK)’s USD2 billion multi-tranche guaranteed notes issuance
Allen & Overy has advised the joint lead managers and joint bookrunners in connection with the multi-tranche issuance comprising USD500m 1.250% notes due 2024, USD300m 1.875% notes due 2026, USD400m…
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Publications: 20 JANUARY 2021
Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update 23 Dec - 7 Jan 2020
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Publications: 03 APRIL 2020
Covid-19 coronavirus: virtual and e-signings under South African law
With the current Covid-19 lockdowns restricting the mobility of signatories on a global scale, virtual and e-signings are hot topics.
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Expertise
Practices
Sectors
Office
Johannesburg
Allen & Overy (South Africa) LLP
6th Floor, 90 Grayston, 90 Grayston Drive, Sandton
Johannesburg
2196
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as an Attorney, South Africa, 1998
Admitted as a Notary Public, South Africa, 1999
Academic
LLM, (Tax), University of South Africa, 2009
LLB, University of Witwatersrand, 1995
B.Com, (Finance and Law), University of Witwatersrand, 1992
Fraudulent emails
Please note there is a known inheritance related fraud/scam currently using the Allen & Overy brand and Lionel Shawe’s name.
More information on fraud using the Allen & Overy brand can be found here.