Your trusted legal advisors across Africa

With more than 340 lawyers & a track record of 172 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

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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 & Gas multi-disciplinary 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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1 Dec 2025 Article

New developments regarding the Immigration Amendment Bill

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has introduced the Immigration Amendment Bill, 2024 (Bill), to address constitutional deficiencies identified by the Constitutional Court in sections 34(1)(b) and (d) of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002. The Bill is currently at the public participation phase, with Parliament considering comments and submissions made by interested parties. For a more detailed analysis of the Bill’s background and the relevant Constitutional Court judgments that led to the Bill being introduced, see our previous alert on the issue.

Immigration Law

The reparations in German Colonial Namibia Podcast Series - Episode 1

We are pleased to launch the first episode of our new CDH Conversations podcast series, The reparations in German Colonial Namibia. This series explores the landmark case currently...

28 Nov 2025Dispute Resolution

Constitutional Court redefines parental leave: Key implications for employers and professionals

Our dynamic Employment Law experts, Anli Bezuidenhout (Director), along with Lee Masuku and Leila Moosa (Senior Associates), were recently featured on Cape Talk, Fine Music Radio,...

28 Nov 2025

High Court clarifies insurer liability in Biovac v Guardrisk

The recent judgment in the Johannesburg High Court involving the Biologicals and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (Pty) Limited (Biovac) and Guardrisk Insurance Company Limited...

26 Nov 2025Corporate & Commercial Law

Featured Work

Banking, Finance & Projects

CDH acted as counsel to IDC, advising on all aspects of the bond issuance

The transaction, which raised ZAR 2,046 billion against an initial target of ZAR 1,5 billion, garnered significant investor interest, reflecting strong confidence in the IDC’s...

Corporate & Commercial Law

CDH Kenya is proud to announce the closing of Project Sondu

CDH Kenya is proud to announce the closing of Project Sondu and to have advised Axian Group, with respect to the acquisition by Axian Telecom Fibre Limited of 99.63% of the share...

Corporate & Commercial Law

CDH acted as lead legal advisor on the establishment of the Anthem

CDH acted as lead legal advisor on the establishment of the Anthem integrated renewable energy platform, one of South Africa's largest Independent Power Producers, and the introduction...

Competition Law

CDH is proud to be advising SA Corporate Real Estate Limited

CDH is proud to be advising SA Corporate Real Estate Limited on its ZAR1.67 billion acquisition of the Parks Lifestyle Apartments at Riversands from Century Property Group.

Corporate & Commercial Law

CDH acts for Metier through its capital growth fund, MCGF III MU Investments

CDH acted for Metier through its capital growth fund, MCGF III MU Investments, in its successful investment in Watu Holdings Limited, a microfinance institution that empowers underserved communities...

Competition Law

CDH advises Old Mutual Private Equity

CDH advises Old Mutual Private Equity on its landmark acquisition of a majority stake in pan-African education group Honoris United Universities, as Actis exits its investment

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

New developments regarding the Immigration Amendment Bill

The reparations in German Colonial Namibia Podcast Series - Episode 1

Constitutional Court redefines parental leave: Key implications for employers and professionals

High Court clarifies insurer liability in Biovac v Guardrisk

Featured Work

CDH acted as counsel to IDC, advising on all aspects of the bond issuance

CDH Kenya is proud to announce the closing of Project Sondu

CDH acted as lead legal advisor on the establishment of the Anthem

CDH is proud to be advising SA Corporate Real Estate Limited

CDH acts for Metier through its capital growth fund, MCGF III MU Investments

CDH advises Old Mutual Private Equity

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