Aadil Patel

Practice Head, Director

Aadil Patel is the Head of our Employment Law practice. A thought leader in his field, he is recognised for his in-depth expertise in employment law and has acted extensively for various employers in both the public and private sector.

Aadil has worked across multiple jurisdictions in Africa and globally. He has presented on a wide array of legal topics to different audiences and is featured regularly in published articles.

Recognised by both his peers and his clients for his proficiency in employment law, Aadil's track record includes having successfully advised and represented a number of state-owned enterprises as well as companies listed on the JSE and other employers.

Aadil Patel

About Aadil

About Aadil

Aadil joined Cliffe Dekker (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) as a Director in 2006.

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • B Proc LLB LLM and H Dip (Company Law), University of the Witwatersrand
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 1999
  • Diploma in Pension Funds, University of the Witwatersrand (2012)
  • Completed the DLA Piper Harvard Leadership Programme from the Harvard Business School in 2012
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Memberships

  • The South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW)

About Aadil

Aadil joined Cliffe Dekker (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) as a Director in 2006.

Credentials

Education

  • B Proc LLB LLM and H Dip (Company Law), University of the Witwatersrand
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 1999
  • Diploma in Pension Funds, University of the Witwatersrand (2012)
  • Completed the DLA Piper Harvard Leadership Programme from the Harvard Business School in 2012
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Memberships

  • The South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW)

News

Recognition

2023

Chambers Global

Chambers Global ranked Aadil in Band 2 for Employment from 2015 - 2023

2021-2022

Legal 500 EMEA

The Legal 500 EMEA ranked Aadil as a leading individual for employment. From  2012–2020 Aadil was recommended in labour and employment.

2017-2018

Who's Who Legal

Who's Who Legal: Labour & Employment 2018 named Aadil as a leading lawyer. Who's Who Legal 2017 recommends Aadil as a leading Management Labour and Employment practitioner. Who's Who Legal - International Who's Who of Management Labour and Employment 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015 identified him as being among the world’s leading Management Labour and Employment lawyers.

Chambers Global

Chambers Global ranked Aadil in Band 2 for Employment from 2015 - 2023

Legal 500 EMEA

The Legal 500 EMEA ranked Aadil as a leading individual for employment. From  2012–2020 Aadil was recommended in labour and employment.

Who's Who Legal

Who's Who Legal: Labour & Employment 2018 named Aadil as a leading lawyer. Who's Who Legal 2017 recommends Aadil as a leading Management Labour and Employment practitioner. Who's Who Legal - International Who's Who of Management Labour and Employment 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015 identified him as being among the world’s leading Management Labour and Employment lawyers.