Davis Polk is advising RMB Holdings Limited as to U.S. law in connection with its unbundling via spin-off of its interest in FirstRand Limited, a South African financial institution. As part of the unbundling, RMB Holdings will distribute its entire shareholding in FirstRand to RMB Holdings’ shareholders.

RMB Holdings is a South African investment holding company with a proud track record of investing in disruptive and entrepreneurial financial services businesses. The group has established numerous successful businesses, including FirstRand, one of Southern Africa’s leading financial services groups.

The Davis Polk corporate team includes partner Reuven B. Young and associate Christopher T. Diel. Counsel Alon Gurfinkel and associate Omer Harel are providing tax advice. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the London office.