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Chambers Global ranked our Employment Practice in Band 1

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) has once again cemented its position as a pre-eminent law firm in Africa, achieving excellent results in the Chambers Global 2026 rankings. Chambers is widely regarded as one of the most respected independent guides to the legal profession worldwide, ranking leading law firms and practitioners through rigorous, in-depth research and analysis.

16 Feb 2026 1 min read Employment Law Alert Article

We are proud to announce that CDH’s Employment practice has retained its Band 1 ranking, the highest distinction available. According to Chambers, the department is recognised as housing a renowned team with broad and deep expertise, representing both public sector clients and major corporate entities across a range of economic sectors. It highlighted the exceptional quality of the matters we handle, our swift response to legislative developments and significant case law, and the valuable thought leadership we provide, including through our widely attended webinars.

Chambers also acknowledged our unwavering commitment to excellent client service, accessibility and rapid turnaround times, together with the pragmatic and commercially astute advice for which our team has become known.

This recognition is a testament to the trust our clients place in us, and we remain dedicated to delivering the highest standard of legal service in all that we do.

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