Bowmans has appointed Hugo Meyer van den Berg as a partner in its Windhoek office, as the firm expands its Namibian practice.
The appointment comes nearly three years after Bowmans established its presence in Namibia through a merger with Koep & Partners, with the firm now entering a new phase of growth.
Bowmans Chairman and Senior Partner, Ezra Davids, said van den Berg’s arrival strengthens the firm’s commercial offering at a key point in its expansion.
“We are delighted to welcome Meyer to our commercial team in Namibia. He joins us at a critical time in the growth trajectory of Bowmans Namibia with a skill set that will benefit our clients not only in Namibia but further afield on the continent,” Davids said.
Van den Berg brings more than 16 years of experience in private practice, with expertise spanning mergers and acquisitions, financing and regulatory work.
His sector focus includes mining, oil and gas, and energy, which are central to Namibia’s economic growth.
He is also an admitted notary and court-appointed mediator, with additional experience in competition, environmental, banking and project finance law.
Van den Berg holds a doctorate in oil and gas law and is an adjunct professor of Mineral Law in Africa at the University of Cape Town.
His appointment marks a return to Koep & Partners, where he completed his candidate attorneyship and spent more than a decade of his legal career, including as a partner and consultant, prior to its combination with Bowmans.
The firm said the appointment aligns with its strategy to deepen capacity in sectors driving development across Namibia and the broader African market.
