Francis Newham
Francis Newham is an Executive Consultant in our Corporate & Commercial practice and has been involved in corporate and commercial matters for more than 30 years. Francis’ clients comprise large listed and unlisted companies and financial institutions as well as a number of other commercial clients engaged in various sectors of the South African economy. He has advised in a number of stock exchange listings (IPOs) and de-listings. His main focus and areas of expertise are in respect of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and the formation, structuring and restructuring of business entities.
About Francis
About Francis
Francis began his career in 1980 as a Candidate Attorney at Bisset Boehmke and McBlain and was subsequently appointed as an Associate at that firm. In 1985 he joined Silberbauers as an Associate and was promoted to Director in 1988. In 1999 Silberbauers joined Cliffe Dekker (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) where he remained a Director. In 2020, Francis was appointed Executive Consultant.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- BA LLB, University of Stellenbosch
- LLM (Company Law, Tax), University of Cape Town
- H Dip (Tax), University of Johannesburg
- Year of admission as an attorney: 1982
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Languages
Languages
- English
About Francis
Francis began his career in 1980 as a Candidate Attorney at Bisset Boehmke and McBlain and was subsequently appointed as an Associate at that firm. In 1985 he joined Silberbauers as an Associate and was promoted to Director in 1988. In 1999 Silberbauers joined Cliffe Dekker (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) where he remained a Director. In 2020, Francis was appointed Executive Consultant.
Credentials
Education
- BA LLB, University of Stellenbosch
- LLM (Company Law, Tax), University of Cape Town
- H Dip (Tax), University of Johannesburg
- Year of admission as an attorney: 1982
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Languages
- English
Expertise
Corporate & Commercial Law
Our strong legal team is well versed in legislative matters and provides support across all commercial disciplines.
Mergers & Acquisitions
CDH’s lawyers balance legal knowledge with commercial understanding to support our clients’ best interests.
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.
Corporate Governance
We provide a full corporate governance and regulation service within the Corporate and Commercial practice.