CDH Tax & Exchange Control experts recognised among the best in the 2026 ITR World Tax Rankings

Congratulations to the following individuals on their exceptional achievements and well-deserved rankings:

• Emil Brincker, Practice Head and Director ranked as ‘Highly Regarded’ in tax controversy in South Africa.
• Gerhard Badenhorst, Director ranked as ‘Highly Regarded’ in indirect tax in South Africa.
• Alex Kanyi, Partner ranked as ‘Highly Regarded’ in general corporate tax and tax controversy in Kenya.
• Stephan Spamer, Director ranked as ‘Highly Regarded’ in general corporate tax and transaction tax in South Africa.
• Howmera Parak, Director ranked “Rising Star” in general corporate tax in South Africa. 

”A well-earned congratulations to Emil, Gerhard, Alex, Stephan and Howmera on this outstanding recognition. This recognition is a testament to their expertise, dedication, and the exceptional standard of service our clients have come to expect”, says Brent Williams, CDH CEO. 

“Our Tax & Exchange Control experts continued excellence not only elevates our firm but also contributes meaningfully to the broader tax landscape”, says Sammy Ndolo, Managing Partner in our Kenyan office. 

Patrick Kauta, Managing Partner of our Namibian office agrees, “this achievement highlights our ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier tax and exchange control solutions to clients across industries and jurisdictions”.

ITR World Tax is the leading  guide to the world’s leading tax firms and professionals, covering over 155 jurisdictions globally. The rankings are based on a combination of client feedback, peer reviews, and evidence of exceptional performance. What sets ITR apart is its inclusive recognition of practitioners from law firms, consultancies, and advisory firms alike.