Caleb Mapatha is an Associate in the Real Estate department in Johannesburg, with a focus on commercial property transactions, project finance and related real estate matters.
Caleb has experience in drafting legal opinions and conducting due diligence for medium to large-scale property developments, project finance transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. As part of a team working with some of South Africa's leading developers, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and financial institutions, Caleb contributes to the structuring and execution of complex real estate and project finance transactions.
He has experience in drafting and reviewing a range of agreements, including sale of business agreements, sale of shares, subscription agreements, sale of property agreements, commercial leases, co-existence and co-operation agreements, servitudes, and term sheets. In addition, security documents, such as mortgage bonds, special notarial bonds, and long-term leases in the energy sector, to meet client objectives and regulatory requirements.
Caleb advises on regulatory compliance and applicable legislation across corporate, commercial, and property contexts, covering diverse sectors and providing insights on legislative impacts.
His experience includes conducting legal research and analysis, offering advice in corporate, commercial, and real estate law.