Tony Tshivase
Partner: Corporate and Commercial
Qualifications:
Diploma, Insolvency Law and Practice- University of Pretoria
Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Law- University of Cape Town
L.L.M- University of Cape Town
TONY is a partner in the Corporate and Commercial Department a. With over 30 years of legal expertise, Tony brings a wealth of knowledge in corporate, commercial, and tax law.
Professional Journey:
Tony Tshivhase is a distinguished corporate, commercial, and tax lawyer with over 30 years of experience. For more than 20 years, he has been a licensed Business Rescue Practitioner, excelling in business rescue and insolvency law. Notably, he was among the pioneering black professionals in South Africa to qualify as a tax consultant, gaining extensive experience during his time with Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC) and Eskom SOC Limited.
Experience Highlights:
Tony's expertise includes advising on direct, indirect, and international taxation. He has counselled multinational corporations, national companies, and state-owned enterprises. Additionally, Tony served on the South African Revenue Service's (SARS) panel of tax lawyers and contributed as a columnist for a national newspaper.
Tony was a founding partner of Moseneke & Partners, the first black commercial law firm in South Africa. He also served as a partner/director at Hofmeyr, Herbstein & Gihwala, and Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. His role as General Counsel and Executive Vice President at the Industrial Development Corporation Limited (IDC) enriched his experience in structuring complex financial transactions.
Some of the transactions he has been part of include but are not limited to:
- Insolvency and Restructuring: Tony is listed on the Master of the High Court’s panel of insolvency practitioners and has handled major insolvency cases, including public company liquidations.
- Corporate and Tax Law: His career highlights include advising on intricate tax and corporate matters.
Turnaround Strategies: Tony has played a pivotal role in the successful turnaround of a publicly listed company.
Contact Details:
Email: tony@mbaincorporated.co.za
Cell: 082 318 8040