Nick Shabason is a corporate finance advisor and strategic execution partner with over 15 years of experience across private equity, M&A, and senior finance leadership.

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He began his career at a mid-market private equity and corporate advisory boutique, gaining deep exposure to deal structuring, tax planning, and complex legal-commercial frameworks. During this time, he developed a sharp instinct for drafting and a strong foundation in investor-grade financial modelling — working alongside some of South Africa’s top attorneys, investors, and deal professionals.

 

Nick is known for his calm, analytical approach and his ability to bridge finance, law, and commercial execution. He’s often mistaken for a lawyer thanks to his ability to translate intent into structure — and structure into action.

 

Over the course of his career, he has led or supported a wide range of high-impact projects, including capital raises, exits, buyouts, restructures, consolidations, and governance overhauls across sectors such as property, healthcare, technology, logistics, and security.

 

Today, through NS Advisory, Nick partners with management teams, shareholders, and investors to drive capital events, financial turning points, and strategic finance initiatives. He offers clear thinking, high-stakes judgment, and hands-on structuring support where others stop at theory.

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