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CDH appoints Timothy Baker to our Dispute Resolution team in Cape Town

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) has appointed Timothy Baker as a Director in our Dispute Resolution practice in Cape Town, expanding the team’s already impressive expertise.

15 Mar 2017 1 min read Dispute Resolution Alert Article

Aside from his reputation as a litigator in South Africa, Timothy has experience in construction, infrastructure and energy disputes, including oil and gas and renewable energy, both locally and in African jurisdictions. He is particularly adept at handling matters where complex contractual and commercial issues arise and is experienced in all forms of alternative dispute resolution. He has also practised as a solicitor in the United Kingdom and that experience has proved invaluable when handling disputes that are subject to English law.

“As more businesses and individuals transact across multiple jurisdictions, the disputes we handle become ever more complex. Timothy’s skills bring a further dimension to the specialist knowledge we offer to our clients and we are delighted that he has decided to join the team” says Grant Ford, Director and Regional Practice Head for Dispute Resolution in Cape Town.

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