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With more than 245 lawyers & a track record of 171 years

About Us

From vision to fruition

Unlock Africa's business potential with expert legal services. At CDH, we specialise in providing comprehensive legal support to clients located in Africa or looking to do business across the continent. We bring together the expertise and resources of leading African business law firms, offering proven experience in working with governments and their agencies, and local and transnational corporate organisations. With our extensive experience and in-depth understanding of diverse markets, we are a recognised enabler of business success in Africa.

Featured sectors

All sectors

Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing

We use our expertise across our disciplines to support our clients' growth and sustainability in the agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing sectors.

Corporate Debt, Turnaround & Restructuring

We have an experience team that can balance our clients' needs with the pragmatic realities they face.

Construction & Engineering

We support our clients in developing the built environment and we understand the importance of completing projects on time and within budget.

Consumer Goods, Services & Retail

Our multidisciplinary team provides innovative, practical and commercial advice to help our clients achieve their objectives.

Government and State-Owned Entities

We provide a comprehensive service that can be applied to all aspects of public law.

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Our multidisciplinary team develops creative strategies and integrated solutions for this important healthcare sector.

Hospitality & Leisure

Our skilled team has many years of experience working with public and private sector organisations in the industry.

Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade

We provide a multidisciplinary approach to legal and commercial matters across Africa.

Projects & Energy

We have an excellent understanding of the sector and use this to help clients maximise value and mitigate their risk.

Mining & Minerals

We help our clients navigate legal and administrative complexities in this key economic sector.

Oil & Gas

Our Oil and Gas team has substantial legal expertise across the value chain.

Private Equity

Experts from across our specialist practice areas advise on private equity matters.

Technology & Communications

Our team offers advice on a wide range of functions and sector-related issues.

Latest news

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22 Jan 2025 Article

Second Wave of Changes in the Employment Landscape

The year has commenced with notable developments in employment law. First, the amendments to the Employment Equity Act came into effect on 1 January 2025. Click here to read our summary of the implications, and click here to access our comprehensive guidelines on the amendments.

Employment Law

Investigation reports and disciplinary processes: Employer accountability for defamation

The legal implications of defamation claims arising from disciplinary investigations were brought into focus in the recent case of Ndobe v Gibela Rail Consortium RF (Pty) Ltd ZAGPJHC...

21 Jan 2025Employment Law

The department of employment and labour workplace inspection process

Labour Inspectors (Inspectors), appointed and empowered under Chapter 10 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997 (BCEA), have the duty to ensure compliance with our various...

21 Jan 2025

Opt in or out: Unilateral option clauses in international arbitration

The 2024 edition of the Clifford Chance Unilateral Option Clauses Survey considers the validity of unilateral option clauses in 120 jurisdictions around the world, including 28 countries...

21 Jan 2025International Arbitration

Featured Work

Competition Law

CDH advised Old Mutual Private Equity and management in relation to the disposal of Holdsport Group to Frasers Group PLC

CDH advised Old Mutual Private Equity and management in relation to the disposal of their interests in Holdsport Group to Frasers Group PLC.

Corporate & Commercial Law

CDH's Corporate & Commercial practice advises Airlink

CDH's Corporate and Commercial practice advises Airlink on the agreement reached for Qatar Airways to acquire a 25% stake in Airlink.

Competition Law

CDH advised Lallemand Inc and Rymco Proprietary Limited

CDH advised Lallemand Inc and Rymco Proprietary Limited in relation to the acquisition of the Bovril and Marmite business unit and Savoury Foods Ingredients business unit from...

Private Equity

CDH advises Metier on successful final close of Metier Capital Growth Fund III

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc. ( CDH ), is pleased to announce its role in advising Metier Investment & Advisory Services Proprietary Limited ( Metier ) on the successful final close...

Competition Law