Our Services
Corporate and Commercial Advisory
We assist companies throughout their business lifecycle, from incorporation and structuring to expansion, restructuring and exit.
Company incorporation and corporate structuring; Shareholders’ agreements; Joint ventures and strategic partnerships; Commercial agreements; Corporate reorganisations; Mergers and acquisitions support; Legal due diligence; Contract drafting, review and negotiation; Corporate secretarial support; Board and shareholder documentation; Business licensing; Cross-border corporate transactions
Market Entry and Foreign Investment
We support international investors and businesses entering South Africa, Mozambique and other African markets, providing legal, regulatory and practical support throughout the market-entry and establishment process. We also assist South African companies entering Mozambique, Mozambican companies entering South Africa, international investors entering Southern Africa and African businesses expanding into regional markets.
Market-entry strategy; Selection of appropriate legal structure; Foreign investment requirements; Company registration; Regulatory and sector approvals; Tax and employment coordination with specialist partners; Identification of local business requirements; Local partner and service-provider coordination; Government and investment-agency engagement; Operational establishment; Ongoing legal and regulatory support
Banking and Financial Services
OMNIS has strong experience in financial-sector regulation and institutional development, advising regulated financial institutions and businesses on licensing, governance, compliance, market entry and regulatory matters.
Licensing and regulatory authorisations; Engagement with central banks and financial regulators; Regulatory interpretation; Product and institutional structuring; Governance frameworks; Risk and compliance frameworks; Policies and procedures; Regulatory remediation; Market-entry advisory; Fit-and-proper assessments; Board and committee advisory; Regulatory transaction support
Corporate Governance
Strong governance is essential to sustainable business growth. We assist companies, boards, shareholders and public institutions in developing effective governance structures, strengthening accountability and addressing governance gaps.
Governance frameworks; Board charters; Committee terms of reference; Delegation-of-authority frameworks; Directors’ duties and responsibilities; Board evaluations; Governance reviews; Conflict-of-interest frameworks; Executive and non-executive director arrangements; Shareholder governance; Board induction and training; Policies and procedures; Governance remediation
Risk and Compliance
We help clients build proportionate and effective risk and compliance structures that support regulatory adherence, sound governance and sustainable operations.
Enterprise risk-management frameworks; Compliance programmes; Regulatory risk assessments; Internal-control reviews; Anti-money-laundering and financial-crime frameworks; Know-your-client procedures; Compliance monitoring; Governance, risk and compliance integration; Policy drafting; Regulatory gap analysis; Remediation plans; Staff and board training; Outsourced or advisory compliance support
Insurance Advisory
We provide legal, governance and regulatory support to insurers, intermediaries, investors and insurance-sector participants across their operational and transactional needs.
Licensing support; Regulatory engagement; Corporate governance; Board advisory; Product and distribution arrangements; Commercial agreements; Compliance frameworks; Risk-management support; Shareholder and investment transactions; Cross-border insurance advisory
Energy, Oil and Gas
We assist companies, investors, contractors and service providers operating in the energy and natural-resources sectors with market entry, regulatory compliance, commercial arrangements and cross-border projects.
Market entry; Local company establishment; Licensing and regulatory requirements; Commercial contracts; Local-content requirements; Joint ventures; Public-sector engagement; Procurement and contractor arrangements; Regulatory compliance; Risk assessment; Cross-border project support
Infrastructure and Public-Private Projects
OMNIS supports infrastructure developers, public entities, investors, lenders and contractors throughout the structuring, development and implementation of infrastructure and public-private projects.
Project structuring; Public-private partnership advisory; Concession and project agreements; Procurement support; Regulatory analysis; Government liaison; Contract review and negotiation; Corporate structuring; Project governance; Risk allocation; Stakeholder coordination
Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism
We support businesses operating in gaming, hospitality, leisure and tourism with legal, regulatory, corporate and commercial matters.
Licensing; Regulatory compliance; Corporate structuring; Commercial agreements; Property and operational arrangements; Employment coordination; Investment advisory; Risk and governance; Government engagement; Market-entry support
Immigration and Global Mobility
OMNIS assists companies, executives, investors, entrepreneurs, employees and families with immigration and cross-border mobility matters. Where services require admission, registration or specialist authority in a particular jurisdiction, OMNIS coordinates with appropriately qualified immigration and legal professionals.
Business and investor immigration; Work visas and permits; Corporate immigration; Residence applications; Immigration compliance; Employee relocation; Executive mobility; Immigration document preparation and coordination; Liaison with relevant authorities; Relocation guidance; Support for accompanying family members
Executive Representation and Business Facilitation
OMNIS can attend meetings on behalf of clients or accompany clients during important engagements with public and private-sector stakeholders. Our professionals help clients navigate language, cultural, regulatory, institutional and business barriers, communicate effectively and protect their commercial objectives. We support engagements with government departments, regulators, municipalities, state-owned entities, investment-promotion agencies, financial institutions, investors, suppliers, business partners, professional advisers, industry associations and prospective clients.
Scheduling appointments; Organising meetings with public and private-sector stakeholders; Accompanying clients to meetings; Representing clients where they cannot attend; Government and regulatory liaison; Business introductions; Language and communication facilitation; Interpretation of local business culture; Meeting preparation; Preparation of agendas and briefing notes; Negotiation support; Legal and strategic guidance during meetings; Recording agreed actions; Post-meeting reports; Follow-up with stakeholders; Cross-border coordination
Public-Sector and Institutional Advisory
OMNIS advises public institutions, state-owned entities, development agencies and government-related organisations on governance, institutional, regulatory and stakeholder matters.
Governance and institutional frameworks; Regulatory and policy advisory; Legal opinions; Public-sector contracts; Institutional restructuring; Risk and compliance frameworks; Board and management support; Capacity building; Public-private engagement; Procurement-related advisory; Stakeholder coordination
Legal Opinions and Regulatory Interpretation
We prepare independent legal and regulatory opinions on complex commercial, institutional and financial-sector matters, providing clients with clear interpretations and practical guidance for decision-making and implementation.
Interpretation of applicable law; Identification of legal and regulatory risks; Assessment of commercial implications; Structuring options; Practical recommendations; Proposed implementation paths
Legal Due Diligence
We conduct legal due diligence for acquisitions, investments, financing, partnerships and commercial transactions, helping clients identify material legal, regulatory and transaction-specific risks before proceeding.
Corporate records review; Ownership and shareholding; Material contracts; Licences and permits; Regulatory compliance; Litigation; Employment; Property; Intellectual property; Data and technology; Insurance; Governance; Financial-sector compliance; Transaction-specific risk assessment