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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.

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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.

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18 Sep 2025 Article

Section 45(2A) carve-out under the Companies Amendment Acts

The President has signed the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 and the Companies Second Amendment Act 17 of 2024 (collectively referred to as the Amendment Acts) into law. These legislative instruments introduce substantial reforms to the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (Act). The Companies Second Amendment Act is fully operational, while only select provisions of the Companies Amendment Act have commenced. The remaining provisions are expected to come into effect once the necessary updates to the Companies Regulations are finalised.

Banking, Finance & Projects
Webinar Recording | The 2025 Code of Good Practice on Dismissals

Webinar Recording | The 2025 Code of Good Practice on Dismissals

This important update of the Code of Good Practice on Dismissals refines and clarifies the standards governing dismissal in the workplace, with modifications to both the structure...

18 Sep 2025Employment Law
Regulation of competition in East Africa by the East African Community Competition Authority

Regulation of competition in East Africa by the East African Community Competition Authority

In a notice dated 1 July 2025, the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA) announced that it will start receiving applications for approval of cross-border mergers and...

17 Sep 2025Competition Law
Kenya enacts the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025: What businesses need to know

Kenya enacts the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025: What businesses need to know

The Conflict of Interest Act 11 of 2025 (the Act) was assented to on 30 July 2025 and came into force on 19 August 2025, repealing the Public Officer Ethics Act. The Act establishes...

17 Sep 2025Corporate & Commercial Law

Featured Work

CDH advises Old Mutual Private Equity
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
CDH acted as counsel to Nedbank Group Limited
Corporate & Commercial Law

CDH acted as counsel to Nedbank Group Limited

CDH acted as counsel to Nedbank Group Limited on the conclusion of a transaction for the sale of all of its shares in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated.
CDH represented Vodacom in a merger in which it prevailed in an appeal to the Competition Appeal Court
Competition Law

CDH represented Vodacom in a merger in which it prevailed in an appeal to the Competition Appeal Court

CDH represented Vodacom Proprietary Limited in a merger in which it prevailed in an appeal to the Competition Appeal Court, gaining approval for its ZAR 14 billion acquisition...
CDH acted as South African legal adviser to Life Healthcare Group Holdings Limited
Corporate & Commercial Law

CDH acted as South African legal adviser to Life Healthcare Group Holdings Limited
CDH's Banking, Finance & Projects team advised Diaz Wind Power (Pty) Ltd and InnoVent

CDH's Banking, Finance & Projects team advised Diaz Wind Power (Pty) Ltd and InnoVent

Our team advised Diaz Wind Power (Pty) Ltd and InnoVent (the key Project Sponsor) on this landmark project , the first large-scale, wind power project of its kind in Namibia. The...
CDH's Banking, Finance & Projects team advised the National Development Bank
Banking, Finance & Projects

CDH's Banking, Finance & Projects team advised the National Development Bank

CDH advised the NDB in relation to a R7 billion loan agreement to the SANRAL. The loan will support various toll portfolio projects in the country, in particular the key economic...

From vision to fruition

From vision to fruition

We combine insightful understanding with agile legal expertise and an instinct developed over generations to support our clients.

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Where to find us

Where to find us

We work in key markets across Africa and have offices in southern and east Africa.

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Our people

Our diverse and experienced team works together for the good of our firm and our clients.

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Transformation that brings real change

Transformation that brings real change

We want to bring positive change to Africa by giving people access to the legal profession and legal services.

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