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CDH expands its Finance and Banking practice with the appointment of new Director Stephen Boikanyo

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) is continuing its expansion drive with the appointment of Stephen Boikanyo as a Director in its Finance and Banking practice.

5 Apr 2017 1 min read Finance and Banking Alert Article

Stephen has a broad range of experience in the banking and finance arena, including general banking advice to major international and local clients in relation to general acquisition finance and asset-based finance transactions. His other areas of expertise include aviation finance and general commercial aviation transactions.

“We recognise that the level of complexity in banking and finance in South Africa and across Africa is on the rise. Stephen’s expertise will enhance our abilities to deliver strategic and solution-based advice to leading businesses in the region,” says Deon Wilken, Director and National Practice Head for Finance and Banking.

Stephen began his career as a Candidate Attorney in 2001 at Deneys Reitz Inc (renamed Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa), where he was appointed as a Director in October 2007. He spent a year on secondment in London from July 2006 to July 2007 where he was employed in the corporate and capital markets department of Clifford Chance.

“We continue to make key appointments as we strengthen our core advisory capacity across our practice areas. We welcome Stephen on board and wish him well in future endeavours in what is a key sector for us,” adds Wilken.

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