Ben Whitelaw, South Africa

Fellowship Year: 2017
Nationality: South Africa
Job Title: Finance attorney and Associate
Organisation: Allen & Overy LLP

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Job Title: Finance attorney and Associate

Organisation: Allen & Overy LLP

Professional History: Ben is an associate at Allen & Overy LLP, an international law firm with a strong African presence. He specialises in the fields of mergers and acquisitions and banking and finance and has been involved in a number of large cross-border corporate and funding deals. The foundation of Ben’s academic background is in fields of finance and economics but, ultimately, he elected to pursue a career in law.

Over the course of his academic and professional career, Ben has participated in a number of community outreach programs and he is particularly passionate about the improvement of access to education. He has taught Grade 3 children in Khayalitsha and provided legal assistance to the underprivileged.

Academic and professional credentials: Business Science (Hons) and an LLB from the University of Cape Town

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Nationality

South Africa
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