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With more than 330 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

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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.

Latest news

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2 Apr 2025 Article

The security options available when transacting with contract mining service providers or the holder of a mining right

When transacting with the holder of a mining right or a service provider who provides mining services (contract miner) in a transaction which requires security, there are certain security options available to the parties. A very brief outline of some of the security options are considered below.

Corporate & Commercial Law

Industry update on Rail Sector Private Sector Participation: RFIs for PSP Projects in terms of Transnet's Network Statement are now available

On 22 January 2025, Vivien Chaplin and Gaby Wesson wrote an alert on the finalisation of Transnet’s Network Statement. You can find it here . Below is an update on the alert in respect...

2 Apr 2025Transport & Logistics

Clearing the Backlog: Submissions invited on mandatory mediation

The Gauteng Division of the High Court has introduced a draft directive aimed at addressing the severe backlog of civil cases in its division (available here ). This initiative proposes...

1 Apr 2025Dispute Resolution

Does a time-bar challenge negate an adjudicator’s jurisdiction to determine a referred dispute?

Adjudication serves as a crucial dispute resolution tool in South African construction contracts, offering a rapid, interim solution to keep projects moving amid disagreements. Increasingly integrated...

1 Apr 2025Dispute Resolution

Featured Work

Corporate & Commercial Law

CDH acted as counsel to Retailability

CDH acted as counsel to Retailability on the conclusion of a transaction with Pepkor for the sale of its Legit, Style, Swagga and Boardmans businesses in South Africa, Botswana,...

Banking, Finance & Projects

CDH acted for IDC in its financing to Reatile Renewables

CDH acted as legal advisor to the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited ( IDC ) in its financing to Reatile Renewables for its equity contribution into three...

Corporate & Commercial Law

Futuregrowth and 4Di Capital

CDH acted for Futuregrowth and 4Di Capital with their investment into Cubespace

Banking, Finance & Projects

CDH acted as Borrower and Sponsor counsel on the successful financial close of the 13.5MW Lower Maguduza Hydro Power Scheme

CDH acted as Borrower and Sponsor counsel on the successful financial close of the 13.5MW Lower Maguduza Hydro Power Scheme project, a first-of-its-kind hydroelectric renewable...

CDH advised Coronation Fund Managers Limited

CDH advised Coronation Fund Managers Limited in respect of a series of transactions aimed at promoting the objectives of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment. The deal has been...

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.

Your trusted legal advisors across Africa

From vision to fruition

Featured sectors

Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing

Corporate Debt, Turnaround & Restructuring

Construction & Engineering

Consumer Goods, Services & Retail

Government and State-Owned Entities

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Hospitality & Leisure

Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade

Projects & Energy

Mining & Minerals

Oil & Gas

Private Equity

Technology & Communications

Latest news

The security options available when transacting with contract mining service providers or the holder of a mining right

Industry update on Rail Sector Private Sector Participation: RFIs for PSP Projects in terms of Transnet's Network Statement are now available

Clearing the Backlog: Submissions invited on mandatory mediation

Does a time-bar challenge negate an adjudicator’s jurisdiction to determine a referred dispute?

Featured Work

CDH acted as counsel to Retailability

CDH acted for IDC in its financing to Reatile Renewables

Futuregrowth and 4Di Capital

CDH acted as Borrower and Sponsor counsel on the successful financial close of the 13.5MW Lower Maguduza Hydro Power Scheme

CDH advised Coronation Fund Managers Limited

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

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