Contact

CDH Wins Best Large Firm Award for 2020 at the 2021 Annual Pro Bono Awards Ceremony

Back to top

CDH Wins Best Large Firm Award for 2020 at the 2021 Annual Pro Bono Awards Ceremony

On 27 January 2022, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s (CDH) Pro Bono & Human Rights Practice (Practice) was awarded several accolades in the ProBono.Org 2021 Awards Ceremony for its commitment to serving vulnerable individuals, organisations, and communities through providing access to justice.

4 Feb 2022 2 min read Pro Bono & Human Rights Alert Article

At a glance

  • Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's Pro Bono & Human Rights Practice received multiple accolades at the ProBono.Org 2021 Awards Ceremony for their dedication to providing access to justice and serving vulnerable individuals.
  • CDH was awarded for contributing the highest number of pro bono hours in 2020, totaling over 4,000 hours, and received the Large Firm award for 2020.
  • Senior Associate Tricia Erasmus and Associate Gift Xaba were recognized for their commitment to the Johannesburg Refugee clinic and clients, and the Practice was commended for their work on the Jose Brothers case. CDH maintains a strong partnership with ProBono.Org to provide pro bono legal services.

CDH were recipients of The highest number of pro bono hours in 2020 Award contributing the highest number of pro bono time in 2020, amounting to over 4000 hours, as well as The Large Firm award for 2020. In addition, the Practice received a Special Mention for the many years of work on the Jose Brothers case, for enforcing their right to citizenship under section 4(3) of the Citizenship Act. Further to the accolades attained by the Practice, Senior Associate Tricia Erasmus, and Associate Gift Xaba were given a special mention for their long-standing dedication and commitment to the Johannesburg Refugee clinic and clients, for showing tenacity and patience.

“I am truly humbled and honoured to receive a special mention for the work we have done over the last few years,” said Tricia. It has been my privilege to assist those most in need and I hope to continue to serve my community in the future,” she continued.
Gift added, “This has been a humbling experience. For me, this is a confirmation of our Practice and CDH’s unwavering commitment to making an impact in the lives of the most vulnerable, and to the constitutional project of a better life for all. I’m extremely proud of our efforts.” 

In addition to establishing a dedicated Practice, to provide high-quality, dedicated legal services to deserving individuals, organisations, and communities CDH encourages all its experts to provide legal assistance to the vulnerable, within their practice specialty.

ProBono.Org is an NGO founded in 2006 that seeks to harnesses the skills and services of the private legal profession to aid and represent the most vulnerable and marginalised people. It acts as a clearing house that matches and refers clients to volunteering private lawyers. Each year it hosts an awards ceremony to recognize those who have gone the extra mile in making pro bono contributions. CDH has a longstanding partnership with ProBono.Org, as one of the vehicles through which it provides much needed pro bono legal services to those in need.

CDH is honoured to have received this prestigious recognition and continues to strive in its efforts to effectively serve the evolving needs of clients, whilst maintaining excellence in the provision of high-quality legal services to vulnerable individuals, organisations, and communities

The information and material published on this website is provided for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We make every effort to ensure that the content is updated regularly and to offer the most current and accurate information. Please consult one of our lawyers on any specific legal problem or matter. We accept no responsibility for any loss or damage, whether direct or consequential, which may arise from reliance on the information contained in these pages. Please refer to our full terms and conditions. Copyright © 2025 Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. All rights reserved. For permission to reproduce an article or publication, please contact us cliffedekkerhofmeyr@cdhlegal.com.

You might also be interested in

18 Mar 2025

by Veronica Connolly

Home or away? Establishing if domestic or international arbitration legislation applies

For over 50 years arbitrations in South Africa were governed by the Arbitration Act 42 of 1965. This legislation did not distinguish between, or prescribe different procedures for, international and domestic arbitrations. This changed in 2017 with the promulgation of the International Arbitration Act 15 of 2017 (International Act). Since then (subject to transitional provisions applicable to arbitrations that began prior to 2017) international arbitrations seated in South Africa are governed by the International Act, whereas domestic arbitrations continue to be governed by the 1965 legislation (Domestic Act).

Dispute Resolution

5 min read

29 Jul 2024

by Desmond Odhiambo, Imraan Mahomed, Billy Oloo and Sashin Naidoo

Decoding “internship” realities: An analysis of Forum for Good Governance and Human Rights v TSC and Two Others

The Employment Act, CAP 226 (Employment Act) confirms in section 2 that apprentices and indentured learners are considered as employees. However, what happens when a duly trained and qualified employee is employed as an intern to otherwise perform the full duties? The recent case of Forum for Good Governance and Human Rights v TSC and Two Others KEELRC stood out as a beacon of clarity in this murky terrain.

5 min read

22 Nov 2024

by Jacquie Cassette and Elgene Roos

Justice and Public Interest on the Mic - Episode 3 - Vital pathways to citizenship under the South African Citizenship Act 88 of 1995

Since 2011, CDH's Pro Bono & Human Rights practice (Pro Bono practice) has been at the heart of our firm's commitment to making a real difference. Over the past decade, our Pro Bono practice has passionately championed the cause of public interest, providing pro bono legal support to clients in need.

Pro Bono & Human Rights

45:51 Minutes

14 May 2025

by Tim Fletcher, Aadil Patel and Anli Bezuidenhout

Webinar Recording | Protecting schools and learners in a digital age: Tackling cyberbullying and understanding your legal responsibilities

As private schools increasingly adopt online teaching and learning platforms, students are spending more time engaged in digital social interactions as well as social media.

Employment Law

57:56 Minutes

14 Aug 2024

by Lucinde Rhoodie, Muwanwa Ramanyimi and Evangelia Goulas

Creditors vs practitioners: When business rescue turns into a battle royale

Over the last few years, business rescue has become a popular tool for businesses to use to get some breathing room from their creditors in instances where the business is financially distressed. Two main role players in the business rescue process are creditors and the business rescue practitioner. Creditors, based on their voting interest, have the right to vote for or against a business rescue plan. The practitioner has an obligation to act in the best interest of all stakeholders, including creditors and the company in business rescue. The case of Reiscor Two (Pty) Ltd ta Bootleggers v Anheuser-Busch Inbev Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others dealt with an instance where the creditors voted against the business rescue plan (plan) and the business rescue practitioner (practitioner) was of the view that the vote was inappropriate in thecircumstances.   

Corporate Debt, Turnaround & Restructuring

3 min read

13 Mar 2025

by Phetheni Nkuna

2025 labour law changes a positive step toward an inclusive employment landscape

Phetheni Nkuna, Director in the Employment Law practice recently joined Jeremy Maggs on Hot 1027 to discuss some of the recent formative labour law changes that mark a positive step toward an inclusive employment landscape.

Employment Law

09:09 Minutes

This website uses cookies to enhance the browsing experience. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Accept Decline