André de Lange
André de Lange is a Director in our Corporate & Commercial practice and Head of the Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing sector. André specialises in corporate law, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions. He also provides general commercial law-related services and advice. For a number of years André served on the executive committee of the Johannesburg Attorneys Association, (holding the office of Vice Chairman and Treasurer) and served as a Councillor of the Cape Law Society. André currently serves on the Audit and Risk Committee of the Law Society of South Africa. He and his family relocated from Johannesburg to Cape Town at the end of 2006.
About André
About André
André began his career as a Candidate Attorney in 1993 at Hofmeyr van der Merwe Inc. (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) in Johannesburg. In 1998 he was appointed as a Director
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
- BA Law University of Johannesburg
- LLB University of Johannesburg
- LLM (Corporate Law), University of Johannesburg
- Year of admission as an attorney: 1995
Languages
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
About André
André began his career as a Candidate Attorney in 1993 at Hofmeyr van der Merwe Inc. (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) in Johannesburg. In 1998 he was appointed as a Director
Credentials
Education
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
- BA Law University of Johannesburg
- LLB University of Johannesburg
- LLM (Corporate Law), University of Johannesburg
- Year of admission as an attorney: 1995
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
Experience
Involved in a number of prominent merger and take-over transactions, including transactions effected by schemes of arrangement, and hostile take-overs.
Involved in a number of listings of companies on the JSE and the alternative exchange of the JSE.
Advising a number of large listed company groups in complying with the Companies Act and King IV.
Advised Remgro in their facilitation of Mediclinic's acquisitions of interests in Spire and Al Noor in the United Kingdom.
Advising Remgro in the issue of exchangeable bonds listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Advised Remgro in their R9billion rights issue.
PSG Group
Advising Mediclinic in the acquisition by Remgro and Mediterranean Shipping Company of joint control over Mediclinic and the delisting of Mediclinic from the LSE and the JSE.
Providing private hospital regulatory advice to Mediclinic, including representing Mediclinic in the Competition Commission's Healthcare Market Inquiry and in their submissions in respect of the proposed National Health Insurance.
Advising PSG Group in its unbundling of its shareholding in Capitec Bank and the subsequent unbundling of substantially all PSG Group' listed investments to its shareholders, and the delisting of PSG Group from the JSE.
Advising Volaris (a subsidiary of Canadian Constellation Software) in its acquisition of control over JSE listed Adapt IT.
Advising Swiss incorporated and listed Richemont in the termination of its depositary receipt programme on the JSE and the listing of it’s A shares and A warrants as a secondary listing on the JSE.
News
National Small Enterprise Amendment Act: Changes afoot?
On 27 September 2024, the President brought into operation certain sections of the National Small Enterprise Amendment Act 21 of 2024 (Amendment Act), which amends the National Small...
The Companies Act amendments are enacted but not yet in operation: What you need to know
On 26 July 2024, the Presidency announced that the President has signed the Companies Amendment Act and the Companies Second Amendment Act into law (collectively the Amendment Acts)....
Companies Act changes imminent: What you can do to prepare
On 26 March 2024, the Companies Amendment Bill (Bill) and the Companies Second Amendment Bill (Second Amendment Bill) were passed by the National Council of Provinces and are now awaiting presidential...
“No frills” financial reporting disclosures: New amendments to JSE listings requirements
In furtherance of its Cutting Red Tape Project , the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) announced on 19 June 2023 that the Financial Sector Conduct Authority had approved certain amendments...
DWS clarifies the transformation requirements in the proposed new water license regulations
On 19 May 2023, the Department of Water and Sanitation (Department) published the Revision of the Regulations Regarding the Procedural Requirements for Water Use Licence Applications...
Market recognition
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 recommended Andre in banking & finance.
- IFLR1000, 2020 edition André received the following recognition: “He provided a very high level of output. He has excellent turnaround times and is excellent at proposing solutions.” “He is experienced, knowledgeable, calm and precise.”
Market recognition
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 recommended Andre in banking & finance.
- IFLR1000, 2020 edition André received the following recognition: “He provided a very high level of output. He has excellent turnaround times and is excellent at proposing solutions.” “He is experienced, knowledgeable, calm and precise.”
Expertise
Corporate & Commercial Law
Our strong legal team is well versed in legislative matters and provides support across all commercial disciplines.
Corporate Debt, Turnaround & Restructuring
We have an experience team that can balance our clients' needs with the pragmatic realities they face.
Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing
We use our expertise across our disciplines to support our clients' growth and sustainability in the agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing sectors.
Listings, Stock Exchanges & Public Documents
We act for a number of top listed companies and offer a full suite of services to public companies.
Mergers & Acquisitions
CDH’s lawyers balance legal knowledge with commercial understanding to support our clients’ best interests.
Corporate Governance
We provide a full corporate governance and regulation service within the Corporate and Commercial practice.
The Companies Act
CDH is well positioned to help your company ensure compliance with the legislation. We also offer training tailored to your business needs to help you meet your obligations.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Our multidisciplinary team develops creative strategies and integrated solutions for this important healthcare sector.