Your trusted legal advisors across Africa

With more than 260 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

All sectors

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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8 Oct 2024 Article

Does a partial acceptance of an offer constitute a counter-offer?

A valid agreement comes into existence when an offer has been accepted. As straightforward as this principle may seem, courts are often required to determine whether an offer has indeed been accepted. A party alleging that a valid agreement has been concluded must prove that the acceptance of the offer is unambiguous and corresponds with the terms of the offer. This is not always an easy task.

Dispute Resolution

Appealability of a High Court order

In the recent case of MEC for Economic Development, Gauteng and Another v Sibongile Vilakazi and Others (783/2023) ZASCA 126, the issue of appealability of a High Court orderwasdebated.

8 Oct 2024Dispute Resolution

The rise of the construction mafia in South Africa: Impact on developments and the real estate sector

In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a troubling rise in the phenomenon known as the “ construction mafia ”. This term refers to organised groups that have infiltrated the construction industry,...

8 Oct 2024Real Estate Law

CSOS ombuds and adjudicator privileges and immunities from liability – Community Schemes Ombud Service v Stonehurst Mountain Estate Owners Association (12399/2021) [2022] ZAWCHC 126 (17 June 2022)

On 17 June 2022, the Western Cape High Court handed down a judgment in Community Schemes Ombud Service v Stonehurst Mountain Estate Owners Association (12399/2021) ZAWCHC 126 (17 June...

8 Oct 2024Real Estate Law

Featured Work

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.

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...

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...

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

Dispute Resolution

CDH represented Nedbank Limited acting through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking division

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...

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

Does a partial acceptance of an offer constitute a counter-offer?

Appealability of a High Court order

The rise of the construction mafia in South Africa: Impact on developments and the real estate sector

CSOS ombuds and adjudicator privileges and immunities from liability – Community Schemes Ombud Service v Stonehurst Mountain Estate Owners Association (12399/2021) [2022] ZAWCHC 126 (17 June 2022)

Featured Work

CDH's Corporate & Commercial practice advises Airlink

CDH advised Lallemand Inc and Rymco Proprietary Limited

CDH advises Metier on successful final close of Metier Capital Growth Fund III

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

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

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