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Our team acts for a leading independent data, voice and intellectual property provider in a review brought by a state entity challenging the lawfulness of a substantial infrastructure which is in an advanced stage of its implementation. The case includes difficult questions of administrative law as far as the tender is concerned; the misuse of corruption legislation; and a constitutional challenge to the very existence of the state entity.
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21 May 2025
by Dane Kruger, Carmin Botha and Jenny Harwin
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In takeover law, the regulation of concert party relationships is crucial for maintaining fairness and protecting the interests of minority shareholders. When multiple parties co-operate for the purpose of pursuing a transaction to gain control of a regulated company, or its business, additional protections are imposed under the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (Act) and the accompanying regulations (collectively, the Takeover Laws). The Takeover Regulation Panel (Panel) is responsible for enforcing these laws and ensuring fairness and transparency against the backdrop of an affected transaction.
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5 Mar 2025
by Jacquie Cassette, Brigitta Mangale, Clarice Wambua, Gift Xaba and Elgene Roos
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At CDH we are committed to promoting human rights, enabling access to justice and driving meaningful change. This is why we set up a dedicated Pro Bono & Human Rights Practice (Pro Bono Practice), which provides thousands of hours of pro bono assistance to numerous deserving individuals and organisations each year. In 2024 alone, our firm dedicated over 10,000 hours to providing more than R37 million in pro bono legal services to individuals, organisations, and causes.
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