CDH advises M&C Saatchi South Africa

Mentorship and Sponsorship: How men can support women in tax careers

Clearing the Backlog: Submissions invited on mandatory mediation

The Gauteng Division of the High Court has introduced a draft directive aimed at addressing the severe backlog of civil cases in its division (available here ). This initiative proposes mandatory mediation as a prerequisite for setting trial dates, marking a significant shift in the judicial process. The legal community has been invited to provide feedback on the draft directive, with submissions due to the Gauteng High Court by 3 April 2025 .

Balancing acts: the double-edged sword of mergers in SA

Lebohang Mabidikane, Director in the Competition Law practice joined Rofhiwa Madzena on eNCA to discuss Balancing acts: the double-edged sword of mergers in SA.

Retention Guarantees

Parties to a construction contract usually agree to the obligation to conclude separate financial arrangements with third parties for the purposes of ensuring financial security and project success.

CDH thanks clients for their feedback, which contributed to our exceptional Chambers Global 2025 rankings

CDH is honoured to have received significant new and improved rankings in the latest edition of Chambers Global. Chambers and Partners have published guides to the legal profession since 1990, and identify and rank the world’s best lawyers and law firms based on in-depth, objective research. We are proud to be recognised as world-class with rankings assessed on criteria that includes technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities that the client considers relevant. CDH is honoured to have met these criteria resulting in the following new and improved rankings:

Government crackdown on businesses – what employers in South Africa need to know

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has ramped up its inspection raids, which remind employers to audit foreigners’ employment status to avoid being caught in violation of immigration, employment, and criminal laws.