The legal partner for your business.

We believe the right partnership can lead to great things. The partnerships we cherish and value most are those we have forged through time and experience with our clients and, of course, our people.

We are a full service law firm consisting of more than 260 lawyers and a track record spanning over 170 years.

We are able to provide experienced legal support and an authentic knowledge-based and cost-effective legal service for clients looking to do business in key markets across Africa. Our Africa practice brings together the resources and expertise of leading business law firms across the continent that have direct experience acting for governments, state agencies and multinational organisations. This combined experience across the continent produces an extensive African capability. We also partner with other professional disciplines such as audit, business consulting or corporate finance disciplines to provide a seamless and integrated solution for projects that have a multi-disciplinary dimension.

We focus on a number of key sectors which are active and thriving in Africa, including Mergers & Acquisitions; Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing; Commercial Real Estate; Consumer Goods, Services & Retail; Energy and Power; Oil & Gas; Financial Institutions, Services & Fintech; Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency; Government & State-owned Entities; Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals; Hospitality & Leisure; Gambling & Regulatory Compliance; Industrials, Manufacturing & Trading; Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics; Mining & Minerals; Private Equity; and Technology & Communications.

Transformation

We are a truly African law firm where transformation is about living our values and principles.

We aspire to be a firm:

  • whose partners and professional and support employees are representative of the racial, gender, cultural and religious diversity of the people of Africa;

  • where men and women at all levels within the firm enjoy equal opportunities and treatment in relation to access to work, recruitment, promotion and remuneration; and

  • that creates a working environment that is sensitive to the particular challenges faced by previously marginalised groups such as women and black people.

Our Values

Our People

Our People

We value diversity and respect for the individual. We believe in teamwork for the good of the firm and our clients. We are an employer of choice who believes in the development of our people that helps them achieve professional and personal fulfilment.

Our Clients

Our Clients

We believe client satisfaction is at the heart of our business and we strive to achieve excellence in everything we do for them. We are committed to long-term relationships with our clients that are based on openness, honesty and integrity.

Our Communities

Our Communities

We believe client satisfaction is at the heart of our business and we strive to achieve excellence in everything we do for them. We are committed to long-term relationships with our clients that are based on openness, honesty and integrity.

2022

2022 Chairperson's Value Awards (CVA)

CVA recognises CDHers who live our values every day

Priscilla Madubela
The Chairperson’s Values Champion.

Congratulations to Priscilla Madubela!

Congratulations to our Chairperson's Values Leaders 2022

Gloria Mokgoto
Gloria Mokgoto

Commitment

Sharon Perumal
Sharon Perumal

Personal Fulfilment

Donlin Jaftha
Donlin Jaftha

Respect

Sammy Ndolo
Sammy Ndolo

Diversity

Stanford Williams
Stanford Williams

Excellence

Gladys Molwatse
Gladys Molwatse

Stewardship

Consilia Sicwayi
Consilia Sicwayi

Client Satisfaction

Tamara Mngqibisa
Tamara Mngqibisa

Teamwork

Abednego Mutie
Abednego Mutie

Integrity

2018

2018 Chairperson's Value Awards (CVA)

CVA recognises CDHers who live our values every day

Stanford Williams
The Chairperson’s Values Champion.

Congratulations to Stanford Williams!

Congratulations to our Chairperson's Values Leaders 2018

Danelle Du Toit
Danelle Du Toit

Commitment

Gabi Mailula
Gabi Mailula

Personal Fulfilment

Xhanti Mtulu
Xhanti Mtulu

Personal Fulfilment

Consilia Sicwayi
Consilia Sicwayi

Respect

Kwadwo Owusu
Kwadwo Owusu

Diversity

Nkcubeko Mbambisa
Nkcubeko Mbambisa

Excellence

Karushka Naicker
Karushka Naicker

Excellence

Donlin Jaftha
Donlin Jaftha

Stewardship

Veli Mokhabodi
Veli Mokhabodi

Client Satisfaction

Claudine Primo
Claudine Primo

Integrity

Beverley Tshivhasa
Beverley Tshivhasa

Teamwork

Charles Makgoga
Charles Makgoga

Teamwork

2017

2017 Chairperson's Value Awards (CVA)

CVA recognises CDHers who live our values every day

Clifton Ellaya
The Chairperson’s Values Champion.

Congratulations to Clifton Ellaya!

Congratulations to our Chairperson's Values Leaders 2017

Dada Mikic
Dada Mikic

Client Satisfaction

Tessmerica Moodley
Tessmerica Moodley

Commitment

Zola Mcaciso
Zola Mcaciso

Diversity

Ashley Pillay
Ashley Pillay

Excellence

Andre de Lange
Andre de Lange

Integrity

Kholeka Fakudze
Kholeka Fakudze

Personal Fulfilment

Beverly Tshivhasa
Beverly Tshivhasa

Respect

David Pule
David Pule

Respect

Justine Krige
Justine Krige

Stewardship

Agnes Banda
Agnes Banda

Teamwork

2016

2016 Chairperson's Value Awards (CVA)

CVA recognises CDHers who live our values every day

Calvin Mohlomi
The Chairperson’s Values Champion.

Congratulations to Calvin Mohlomi!

Congratulations to our Chairperson's Values Leaders 2016

Keamogetswe Keebine
Keamogetswe Keebine

Client Satisfaction

Justine Krige
Justine Krige

Commitment

Lungile Gosa
Lungile Gosa

Diversity

Ashley Pillay
Ashley Pillay

Excellence

Michelle Preiss
Michelle Preiss

Integrity

Peter Hesseling
Peter Hesseling

Personal Fulfilment

Charles Makgoga
Charles Makgoga

Respect

Luzuko Sidinile
Luzuko Sidinile

Respect

Nomvelo Bester
Nomvelo Bester

Stewardship

Refilwe Moledi
Refilwe Moledi

Team Work

2015

2015 Chairperson's Value Awards (CVA)

CVA recognises CDHers who live our values every day

Themba Madubela
The Chairperson’s Values Champion.

Congratulations to Themba Madubela!

Congratulations to our Chairperson's Values Leaders 2015

Aadil Patel
Aadil Patel

Client Satisfaction

Mandi Sabbagh
Mandi Sabbagh

Commitment

Katlego Letlonkane
Katlego Letlonkane

Diversity

Danelle Du Toit
Danelle Du Toit

Excellence

Neil Comte
Neil Comte

Integrity

Cassandra Potgieter
Cassandra Potgieter

Personal Fulfilment

Jacob Mokhele
Jacob Mokhele

Respect

Justine Krige
Justine Krige

Stewardship

Jennifer Andrews
Jennifer Andrews

Teamwork

2022 Chairperson's Value Awards (CVA)

CVA recognises CDHers who live our values every day

Priscilla Madubela
The Chairperson’s Values Champion.

Congratulations to Priscilla Madubela!

Congratulations to our Chairperson's Values Leaders 2022

Gloria Mokgoto
Gloria Mokgoto

Commitment

Sharon Perumal
Sharon Perumal

Personal Fulfilment

Donlin Jaftha
Donlin Jaftha

Respect

Sammy Ndolo
Sammy Ndolo

Diversity

Stanford Williams
Stanford Williams

Excellence

Gladys Molwatse
Gladys Molwatse

Stewardship

Consilia Sicwayi
Consilia Sicwayi

Client Satisfaction

Tamara Mngqibisa
Tamara Mngqibisa

Teamwork

Abednego Mutie
Abednego Mutie

Integrity

2018 Chairperson's Value Awards (CVA)

CVA recognises CDHers who live our values every day

Stanford Williams
The Chairperson’s Values Champion.

Congratulations to Stanford Williams!

Congratulations to our Chairperson's Values Leaders 2018

Danelle Du Toit
Danelle Du Toit

Commitment

Gabi Mailula
Gabi Mailula

Personal Fulfilment

Xhanti Mtulu
Xhanti Mtulu

Personal Fulfilment

Consilia Sicwayi
Consilia Sicwayi

Respect

Kwadwo Owusu
Kwadwo Owusu

Diversity

Nkcubeko Mbambisa
Nkcubeko Mbambisa

Excellence

Karushka Naicker
Karushka Naicker

Excellence

Donlin Jaftha
Donlin Jaftha

Stewardship

Veli Mokhabodi
Veli Mokhabodi

Client Satisfaction

Claudine Primo
Claudine Primo

Integrity

Beverley Tshivhasa
Beverley Tshivhasa

Teamwork

Charles Makgoga
Charles Makgoga

Teamwork

2017 Chairperson's Value Awards (CVA)

CVA recognises CDHers who live our values every day

Clifton Ellaya
The Chairperson’s Values Champion.

Congratulations to Clifton Ellaya!

Congratulations to our Chairperson's Values Leaders 2017

Dada Mikic
Dada Mikic

Client Satisfaction

Tessmerica Moodley
Tessmerica Moodley

Commitment

Zola Mcaciso
Zola Mcaciso

Diversity

Ashley Pillay
Ashley Pillay

Excellence

Andre de Lange
Andre de Lange

Integrity

Kholeka Fakudze
Kholeka Fakudze

Personal Fulfilment

Beverly Tshivhasa
Beverly Tshivhasa

Respect

David Pule
David Pule

Respect

Justine Krige
Justine Krige

Stewardship

Agnes Banda
Agnes Banda

Teamwork

2016 Chairperson's Value Awards (CVA)

CVA recognises CDHers who live our values every day

Calvin Mohlomi
The Chairperson’s Values Champion.

Congratulations to Calvin Mohlomi!

Congratulations to our Chairperson's Values Leaders 2016

Keamogetswe Keebine
Keamogetswe Keebine

Client Satisfaction

Justine Krige
Justine Krige

Commitment

Lungile Gosa
Lungile Gosa

Diversity

Ashley Pillay
Ashley Pillay

Excellence

Michelle Preiss
Michelle Preiss

Integrity

Peter Hesseling
Peter Hesseling

Personal Fulfilment

Charles Makgoga
Charles Makgoga

Respect

Luzuko Sidinile
Luzuko Sidinile

Respect

Nomvelo Bester
Nomvelo Bester

Stewardship

Refilwe Moledi
Refilwe Moledi

Team Work

2015 Chairperson's Value Awards (CVA)

CVA recognises CDHers who live our values every day

Themba Madubela
The Chairperson’s Values Champion.

Congratulations to Themba Madubela!

Congratulations to our Chairperson's Values Leaders 2015

Aadil Patel
Aadil Patel

Client Satisfaction

Mandi Sabbagh
Mandi Sabbagh

Commitment

Katlego Letlonkane
Katlego Letlonkane

Diversity

Danelle Du Toit
Danelle Du Toit

Excellence

Neil Comte
Neil Comte

Integrity

Cassandra Potgieter
Cassandra Potgieter

Personal Fulfilment

Jacob Mokhele
Jacob Mokhele

Respect

Justine Krige
Justine Krige

Stewardship

Jennifer Andrews
Jennifer Andrews

Teamwork

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