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CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYRTHE LEGAL PARTNER FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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Clients appreciate the firm’s accessibility: “They are a large firm that offers in-depth expertise in many fields. But of major importance is that they don’t give you the perception that they are too big. Access to senior people is seamless and you have the feeling that you are a priority.”
CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2020
CDH is “extremely commercial, client-centric and efficient, while also providing sound advice which is always in our best interest.”
CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2020
Clients attest to this firm’s proficient approach: “Professional, terrific turnaround times, quality advice and out-of-the-box solutions.”
CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2020
CDH is a professional and highly skilled organization. I have received outstanding service and advice from them.
IFLR1000 2020
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AN OVERVIEW OF OUR LAW FIRM
At Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) we believe the right partnership can lead to great things.
The partnerships we cherish and value
most are those we have forged through
time and experience with our clients
and, of course, our people. We are a
full service corporate and commercial
law firm and provide experienced
support wherever in the world you
conduct business.
We offer an authentic knowledge-
based and cost-effective service for
clients looking to do business in Africa.
Our Africa practice brings together
the resources and expertise of leading
business law firms across the continent.
With first hand, in-depth experience,
our Africa lawyers offer sector-specific
insights and knowledge of regulatory
nuances to provide an exceptional
integrated service.
Whatever the scope of your transaction,
we offer a depth of skills and experience
to support your day-to-day business
needs and long-term strategies.
Our structure suits many clients that
operate on a national and international
basis. We are able to project manage
complex cross-border activity and offer
a seamless experience through a single
point of contact with a trusted CDH
adviser who understands your business
and strategic objectives.
WHY US?
Doing business in Africa offers unique opportunities and challenges, and with these come a need to understand the cultural, economic and political nuances that exist across the vast continent.
CDH is strongly positioned to serve
your legal needs. Our team, together
with our partner law firms on the
continent have direct experience acting
for governments, state agencies and
multinational private organisations
across the continent. We focus on a
number of key sectors, including M&A,
Mining & Minerals, Technology, Media &
Telecommunications, Energy, Oil & Gas,
Finance & Banking, Projects & Energy,
Hospitality & Leisure, and Arbitration.
With first hand, in-depth experience,
CDH is able to offer sector-specific
expertise and knowledge of regulatory
nuances to provide an exceptional
integrated service across Africa.
This includes:
• A proven track record and deal
experience across multiple
jurisdictions in Africa
• A practical and commercial approach
• A multi-disciplinary team of lawyers
managed from a single point
• Extensive sector experience
• Substantial and established alliances
with African firms
• A dedicated, partner-led team and
a cost-effective service at locally
competitive billing rates
We support our clients’ strategic
and operational needs by
offering innovative, integrated
and high quality legal advice
across our full range of legal
services, tailored to their
requirements. We have the
depth of skills to respond to
our clients’ business operations
locally, across Africa or
anywhere else in the world.
OUR CLIENTS
Our range of clients includes
national and international
enterprises, listed and unlisted
companies, major brands and
multinationals across a wide
range of sectors, and emerging
businesses with industry-
leading technologies. We have a
strong public sector client base,
which includes government
departments at all levels, and
state-owned enterprises.
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Real Estate
Employment
As a full service commercial law firm we provide a complete range of legal services through our core practice areas:
Competition/
Antitrust
Corporate & Commercial
Pro Bono & Human Rights
Dispute Resolution
Environmental Finance & Banking
Tax & Exchange Control
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Trusts & Estates
OUR SERVICE CAPABILITY
They have a clear understanding of our complex business structure and are very quick to respond with the appropriate and most efficient solutions to achieve what we need. In addition, they consistently make themselves available to assist as and when needed.
CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2019
The service we receive from CDH is excellent and appreciated. Their responsiveness to our requests and communication is world-class.
CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2019
“They were exceptionally brilliant in what they delivered,” commented one interviewee, adding that they “understood the African context, not just South Africa but the way other African markets operate.”
CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2019
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The large scale of the firm allows our lawyers to specialise in their particular fields of law. When a client matter requires broad-based legal services, we draw on the skills of lawyers from across different practice areas who work as a team to provide a fully integrated and seamless service.
We have dedicated practice and sector teams consisting of partners and lawyers with a wealth of experience in a wide range of industries.
Our sector specialism includes:
• Administrative & Public Law
• Agriculture
• Aviation
• Black Economic Empowerment
• Business Rescue, Restructuring &
Insolvency
• Construction & Engineering
• Consumer Protection
• Corporate Governance
• Data Protection & Privacy
• Debt Capital Markets
• Education & Training
• Employee Benefits
• Financial Services
• Franchising
• Gaming Regulatory
• Health & Safety
• Hospitality & Leisure
• Immigration
• Insurance Law
• Listings, Stock Exchange & Public
Documents
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Mining & Minerals
• Oil & Gas
• Outsourcing
• Pensions
• Private Equity
• Product Liability
• Projects & Energy
• The Companies Act
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WE OFFER
• A partner-led approach, ensuring a
high-level experience
• Pragmatic and commercially-focused solutions
for each matter
• Efficient and quality delivery
• Seminars, newsletters and regular email alerts
WE EMPHASISE
• Sharing, applying and managing knowledge assets
• Empowering our clients through continuous
skills training
• Keeping clients informed about proposed
legislation and regulation developments
VALUE ADDED SERVICES
DIVERSITY
We value diversity, respect for the individual and
equal opportunity. Transformation is considered the
shared responsibility of everyone in our firm. We
take pride in the ongoing initiatives and measures
that are in progress to ensure we achieve our greater
transformation aspirations.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
It is our belief that we have a responsibility to look after
the communities in which we operate through pro
bono and volunteer work. Our dedicated Pro Bono and
Human Rights practice facilitates access to justice for
the disadvantaged and vulnerable.
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They have a can-do attitude and are very good to work with.
They have a good knowledge of the industry in general. They have their ears to the ground and can adapt.
Innovative solutions from a business perspective to complex matters.
CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2016
They are extremely committed - from the partners down to the most junior level, they take the time to understand their client. They are very enterprising and find creative ways to deal with issues.
CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2016
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s team is professional and well versed in the industry.
Clients praise Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s impeccable service, short response times and tailored advice taking into account clients’ risk appetite.
Turnaround times are nothing but exceptional.
LEGAL 500 EMEA 2016
I appreciate the breadth of the firm’s expertise. Whether it’s tax, mining or commercial law, they’re a one-stop shop.
CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2018
THE LEGAL DEALMAKER OF THE DECADE BY DEAL FLOW
2019
M&A Legal DealMakers of the Decade by Deal Flow: 2010-2019.
2019 1st by BEE M&A Deal Flow. 2019 1st by General Corporate Finance Deal Flow.
2019 2nd by M&A Deal Value.
2019 2nd by M&A Deal Flow.
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FINANCIAL ANDCORPORATE
TOP TIER FIRM
2020TOP TIER
2019
EMEA
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MARKET RECOGNITION
Chambers Global 2020 ranked Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr among the leading South African law firms with 44 partners recognised as
leaders in their fields of expertise, and 19 areas highly ranked.
Chambers FinTech 2020 ranked our FinTech team in Band 1 - the only law firm in South Africa to achieve this ranking.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 recommended Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr in 11 areas. Nine partners were listed as leading lawyers, while
37 partners were highly recommended.
IFLR1000 2017–2018 ranked Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as Tier 1 for M&A and Tier 2 for banking, capital markets, competition, energy,
infrastructure, project finance and mining. IFLR1000 2019–2020 ranked the firm in Tier 1 for M&A, while our banking, capital markets,
project development: power, project development: infrastructure, project development: mining and project finance practices were
ranked in Tier 2. Oil & gas has been ranked in Tier 3.
Thabile FuhrmannChairpersonDirectorDispute ResolutionT +27 (0)11 562 1331E [email protected]
Brent WilliamsChief Executive OfficerDirectorCorporate & CommercialT +27 (0)11 562 1167E [email protected]
Gasant OrrieCape Managing PartnerDirectorCorporate & CommercialT +27 (0)21 405 6044E [email protected]
Allison AlexanderNational Practice HeadExecutive ConsultantTrusts & EstatesT +27 (0)21 481 6403E [email protected]
Emil BrinckerNational Practice HeadDirectorTax & Exchange ControlT +27 (0)11 562 1063E [email protected]
Jacquie CassetteNational Practice HeadDirectorPro Bono & Human RightsT +27 (0)11 562 1036E [email protected]
Chris CharterNational Practice HeadDirectorCompetitionT +27 (0)11 562 1053E [email protected]
Tim FletcherNational Practice HeadDirectorDispute ResolutionT +27 (0)11 562 1061E [email protected]
Willem JacobsNational Practice HeadDirectorCorporate & CommercialT +27 (0)11 562 1555E [email protected]
Aadil PatelNational Practice HeadDirectorEmploymentT +27 (0)11 562 1107E [email protected]
Christoff PienaarNational Practice HeadDirectorTechnology, Media & TelecommunicationsT +27 (0)21 481 6350E [email protected]
John WebberNational Practice HeadDirectorReal EstateT +27 (0)11 562 1444E [email protected]
Deon WilkenNational Practice HeadDirectorFinance & BankingT +27 (0)11 562 1096E [email protected]
OUR TEAMFor more information about our practice areas and services, please contact:
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This information is published for general information purposes and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Specialist legal advice should always be sought
in relation to any particular situation. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr will accept no responsibility for any actions taken or not taken on the basis of this publication.
JOHANNESBURG
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