Our work

• Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is representing OMPE, a pan-African investment, savings, insurance, and banking group listed on the Johannesburg, Zimbabwe, Namibian, and Botswana Stock Exchanges. Our South Africa-based competition team is the ongoing adviser to OMPE on a range of competition matters.  Over the review period, we have advised:
  • OPME and Holdsport management in the disposal of South Africa-based Holdsport Group to global retailer, Frasers Group.  Holdsport operates across retail, wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce sectors across South Africa and Namibia.  We obtained South African competition approval (after the successful negotiation of public interest commitments) and currently await Namibian competition approval.
  • OMPE in its disposal of its investment in Chill and Inhle Beverages to an Alterra Capital Partners-led consortium.  The business’ key brands include Fitch & Leeds premium mixers, Score Energy and Chateau Del Rei sparkling wine.  We obtained merger approvals in South Africa and Botswana.  This deal was shortlisted for the Catalyst Private Equity Deal of the Year 2024 at the Ansarada Dealmakers Annual Awards.
  • OMPE and Sphere Investments on the unconditional merger approval of their acquisition from AECI of Much Asphalt, South Africa’s largest commercial manufacturer of asphalt and bituminous binders and emulsions.  

Africa Corporate Guide

This guide covers common questions relating to the process of incorporating and setting up in various African jurisdictions.

Many of our clients are looking to expand their African footprint.

Therefore it is incumbent on us to understand the nuances, intricacies and ultimately the legal requirements of setting up in each of the countries in Africa. The purpose of this guide is to simplify the position in relation to incorporation and setting up in various African jurisdictions and to provide our clients with an overview of their obligations in relation to this.

Click here to read the Guide.