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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.

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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.

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6 Nov 2024 Article

Making sense of beneficial ownership thresholds: The FIC Act versus the Companies Act

Both the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (FIC Act) and the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (Companies Act) create legal regimes relating to the uncovering of beneficial ownership of an entity. The former requires accountable institutions (as defined) to verify the beneficial owners of their clients, and the latter requires certain types of companies (namely, non-affected companies 1 ) to keep record of and disclose their beneficial owners to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

Corporate & Commercial Law
To guarantee or not to guarantee? Rights of recourse against a principal debtor

To guarantee or not to guarantee? Rights of recourse against a principal debtor

The case of Nedbank Limited v Xanita (Pty) Limited (885/2019) ZAWCHC 144 (12 June 2023) addressed and clarified the principles surrounding a guarantee and the right of recourse that...

6 Nov 2024Corporate & Commercial Law
Insolvency: The battle between applicant and intervening creditors

Insolvency: The battle between applicant and intervening creditors

At its best, the law of insolvency is a constant battlefield, with competing interests of creditors taking centre stage. No more so than in a situation where there are intervening...

6 Nov 2024Corporate Debt, Turnaround & Restructuring
SARS and the business rescue practitioners and business rescue scenarios

SARS and the business rescue practitioners and business rescue scenarios

Lucinde Rhoodie and Belinda Scriba in the Corporate Debt, Turnaround & Restructuring sector recorded an episode of CDH Conversations on Monday, 21 October 2024, where they spoke about...

6 Nov 2024Corporate Debt, Turnaround & Restructuring

Featured Work

CDH's Corporate & Commercial practice advises Airlink
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.
CDH advised Lallemand Inc and Rymco Proprietary Limited
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...
CDH advises Metier on successful final close of Metier Capital Growth Fund III
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...
CDH advises Old Mutual Private Equity in relation to the disposal of its investment in Chill and Inhle Beverages to an Alterra Capital Partners-led consortium
Competition Law

CDH advises Old Mutual Private Equity in relation to the disposal of its investment in Chill and Inhle Beverages to an Alterra Capital Partners-led consortium

CDH advises Old Mutual Private Equity in relation to the disposal of its investment in Chill and Inhle Beverages to an Alterra Capital Partners-led consortium
CDH represented Nedbank Limited acting through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking division
Dispute Resolution

CDH represented Nedbank Limited acting through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking division
CDH represented the Doornhoek project company and its majority shareholder and project sponsor, AMEA Power Limited
Corporate & Commercial Law

CDH represented the Doornhoek project company and its majority shareholder and project sponsor, AMEA Power Limited

CDH represented the Doornhoek project company and its majority shareholder and project sponsor, AMEA Power Limited, in reaching financial close of the 120MW (AC) solar photovoltaic...

From vision to fruition

From vision to fruition

We combine insightful understanding with agile legal expertise and an instinct developed over generations to support our clients.

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Where to find us

Where to find us

We work in key markets across Africa and have offices in southern and east Africa.

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Our people

Our diverse and experienced team works together for the good of our firm and our clients.

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Transformation that brings real change

Transformation that brings real change

We want to bring positive change to Africa by giving people access to the legal profession and legal services.

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