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Doing Business in South Africa 2020

At DealMakers’ 19th Annual Awards Dinner in February this year, CDH won the first-ever award for Legal DealMaker of the Decade for Deal Flow between 2010 and 2019. The world has drastically changed since we collected esteemed award in February 2020, but our firm’s commitment to forge strong and longstanding partnerships with our clients is stronger than ever.

18 Sep 2020 1 min read Article

Now in its fourth edition, CDH’s Doing Business in South Africa (DBSA) thought leadership is a collective effort, authored by leading experts across our firm’s specialities. Intended for general information purposes, DBSA sets the legislative scene for those looking to start a business in South Africa or invest in the country. The publication also serves those wishing to acquire a more in-depth understanding into a particular area of law, with chapters dedicated to topics including black economic empowerment, corporate governance, employment, real estate, securing an investment, e-commerce, tax exchange control and many more.

CDH’s DBSA is one of the many ways we demonstrate our commitment to our valued clients. 

Click here to download our thought leadership.

The information and material published on this website is provided for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We make every effort to ensure that the content is updated regularly and to offer the most current and accurate information. Please consult one of our lawyers on any specific legal problem or matter. We accept no responsibility for any loss or damage, whether direct or consequential, which may arise from reliance on the information contained in these pages. Please refer to our full terms and conditions. Copyright © 2024 Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. All rights reserved. For permission to reproduce an article or publication, please contact us cliffedekkerhofmeyr@cdhlegal.com.

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