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Claudette Dutilleux

Director

Claudette Dutilleux is a Director in our Dispute Resolution practice with a primary focus on commercial litigation. She is experienced in Superior Court litigation as well as commercial arbitrations and mediation.  Claudette has been involved in a broad range of civil litigation matters, including having advised and represented leading national mining companies in High Court litigation across a wide range of matters, including corporate recoveries and insolvency, contractual disputes, and regulatory issues. Claudette was recognised by The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 as a “Next Generation Partner” in dispute resolution.

+27 (0)11 562 1896
claudette.dutilleux@cdhlegal.comJohannesburg
Claudette Dutilleux

About Claudette

Claudette was appointed Director in September 2022.

Areas of expertise

Dispute ResolutionProjects & EnergyMining & Minerals

Experience

  • Involvement in a broad range of civil litigation in the High Court, including instituting and defending a variety of actions, motion court proceedings and urgent applications

  • Advising clients on prospects of success on appeal, and instituting and defending appeals to the Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court

  • Advising and representing clients regarding the institution of foreclosure applications against debtors and on a range of insolvency enquiries

  • Representing clients in a broad range of commercial disputes, from corporate recoveries to delictual disputes

  • Advising and representing leading national mining companies in regard to High Court litigation on a wide range of issues from corporate recoveries and insolvency matters to contractual disputes and regulatory matters.

  • Advising and representing a prominent banking institution in anton piller proceedings

  • Advising on range of aspects regarding tender regulations and enforcement of PPPFA and PFMA considerations

  • Representing listed telecommunication companies in commercial arbitrations

  • Attending to corporate recoveries, including the execution of movable and immovable property to satisfy judgment.

Recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 recommended Claudette as a "Next Generation Partner" in dispute resolution.

Credentials

Education

  • LLB (Cum Laude), University of Pretoria
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 2014

LANGUAGES

  • English

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When property deals turn sour: the role of the conveyancer
Dispute Resolution

When property deals turn sour: the role of the conveyancer

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Is there a Price to pay when entering an agreement subject to foreign law?

While legal proceedings may be instituted in South Africa pertaining to a dispute governed by foreign law, such proceedings may be practically cumbersome to prosecute in South African...
The Joburg Indaba
Mining & Minerals

The Joburg Indaba

The beginning of October 2023 saw the eleventh year of the Joburg Indaba, an innovative and interactive conference for the mining industry.
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Dispute Resolution

Agreement ‘in principle’? Unpacking the enforceability of agreements to agree

An agreement only gives rise to legally enforceable and reciprocal rights when certain requirements are met; certainty being one such important requirement. For an agreement to be...
It’s not always greener on the other (jurisdictional) side
Dispute Resolution

It’s not always greener on the other (jurisdictional) side

Enforcing a judgment in South Africa that has been obtained in a foreign jurisdiction is not always as simple as a judgment creditor may expect. A litigant ought to consider the enforceability...
Another bite at the appeal cherry? Section 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts Act
Dispute Resolution

Another bite at the appeal cherry? Section 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts Act

Former President Jacob Zuma launched a reconsideration application earlier this year, which was subsequently dismissed by the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal. Pursuant to...
Challenge of jurisdiction within arbitration proceedings
Dispute Resolution

Challenge of jurisdiction within arbitration proceedings

On a daily basis many individuals and entities enter into agreements that stipulate arbitration as the chosen dispute resolution mechanism, rather than the formal court process. In...
Limitation to objections to produce documentation in terms of Rule 35(12)
Dispute Resolution

Limitation to objections to produce documentation in terms of Rule 35(12)

Rule 35(12) is somewhat different to the remaining discovery provisions of Rule 35 of the Uniform Rules of Court. This is as a result of Rule 35(12)’s wording not specifying whether...
Anton Pill(age)?
Dispute Resolution

Anton Pill(age)?

Whether instituting Anton Piller proceedings in the true sense, or in an application for a search and seizure, procedural requirements are to be strictly adhered to in order to preserve...
Give me a (lunch) break!
Dispute Resolution

Give me a (lunch) break!

In the case of Magricor (Pty) Ltd v Border Seed Distributions CC (1072/2020) ZAECGHC, the High Court of the Eastern Cape Division was tasked with resolving a dispute where Magricor...
Expropriation Bill – Call for public comment together with The effects it has on bond holders
Dispute Resolution

Expropriation Bill – Call for public comment together with The effects it has on bond holders

Senior Associate in our Dispute Resolution practice, Claudette Dutilleux, joined SAFM's Lifetime Live to join a discussion around the Expropriation Bill – Call for public comment together...
Call for Public Comment: Expropriation Bill, Bill 23 of 2020
Dispute Resolution

Call for Public Comment: Expropriation Bill, Bill 23 of 2020

Public participation is a well-established and critical process in South Africa’s legislative process. On Wednesday 2 December 2020, the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure officially...
The Expropriation Bill and the implications on foreign ownership
Dispute Resolution

The Expropriation Bill and the implications on foreign ownership

On 15 October 2020, the highly anticipated Expropriation Bill was tabled in the National Assembly. The publication of the Bill arrives on the back of a turbulent economy, underpinned...
WEBINAR RECORDING | Expropriation Bill 23 of 2020
Dispute Resolution

WEBINAR RECORDING | Expropriation Bill 23 of 2020

CDH in collaboration with Rosh Pinah Properties hosted a webinar on the Expropriation Bill 23 of 2020. They provided an update to the bill, as well as insightful content and exploration...
Courts to try a little TENDERness?
Dispute Resolution

Courts to try a little TENDERness?

A dark cloud has always loomed over government tenders in South Africa, but it seems that since the National State of Disaster, the controversy of these tenders has come to the forefront...
To arbitrate, or not to arbitrate: That is the question - The development of jurisprudence in South Africa
Dispute Resolution

To arbitrate, or not to arbitrate: That is the question - The development of jurisprudence in South Africa

When electing to commence arbitration proceedings, one would seldom think of the maintenance and development of our judicial system. On the election to enter into arbitration proceedings,...

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When property deals turn sour: the role of the conveyancer
Dispute Resolution

When property deals turn sour: the role of the conveyancer

Property transactions do not always go as planned. Disputes may arise, leaving both the seller and the purchaser in a difficult position. In these circumstances, the role of the conveyancer...
Is there a Price to pay when entering an agreement subject to foreign law?
Dispute Resolution

Is there a Price to pay when entering an agreement subject to foreign law?

While legal proceedings may be instituted in South Africa pertaining to a dispute governed by foreign law, such proceedings may be practically cumbersome to prosecute in South African...
The Joburg Indaba
Mining & Minerals

The Joburg Indaba

The beginning of October 2023 saw the eleventh year of the Joburg Indaba, an innovative and interactive conference for the mining industry.
Agreement ‘in principle’? Unpacking the enforceability of agreements to agree
Dispute Resolution

Agreement ‘in principle’? Unpacking the enforceability of agreements to agree

An agreement only gives rise to legally enforceable and reciprocal rights when certain requirements are met; certainty being one such important requirement. For an agreement to be...
It’s not always greener on the other (jurisdictional) side
Dispute Resolution

It’s not always greener on the other (jurisdictional) side

Enforcing a judgment in South Africa that has been obtained in a foreign jurisdiction is not always as simple as a judgment creditor may expect. A litigant ought to consider the enforceability...
Another bite at the appeal cherry? Section 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts Act
Dispute Resolution

Another bite at the appeal cherry? Section 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts Act

Former President Jacob Zuma launched a reconsideration application earlier this year, which was subsequently dismissed by the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal. Pursuant to...
Challenge of jurisdiction within arbitration proceedings
Dispute Resolution

Challenge of jurisdiction within arbitration proceedings

On a daily basis many individuals and entities enter into agreements that stipulate arbitration as the chosen dispute resolution mechanism, rather than the formal court process. In...
Limitation to objections to produce documentation in terms of Rule 35(12)
Dispute Resolution

Limitation to objections to produce documentation in terms of Rule 35(12)

Rule 35(12) is somewhat different to the remaining discovery provisions of Rule 35 of the Uniform Rules of Court. This is as a result of Rule 35(12)’s wording not specifying whether...
Anton Pill(age)?
Dispute Resolution

Anton Pill(age)?

Whether instituting Anton Piller proceedings in the true sense, or in an application for a search and seizure, procedural requirements are to be strictly adhered to in order to preserve...
Give me a (lunch) break!
Dispute Resolution

Give me a (lunch) break!

In the case of Magricor (Pty) Ltd v Border Seed Distributions CC (1072/2020) ZAECGHC, the High Court of the Eastern Cape Division was tasked with resolving a dispute where Magricor...
Call for Public Comment: Expropriation Bill, Bill 23 of 2020
Dispute Resolution

Call for Public Comment: Expropriation Bill, Bill 23 of 2020

Public participation is a well-established and critical process in South Africa’s legislative process. On Wednesday 2 December 2020, the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure officially...
The Expropriation Bill and the implications on foreign ownership
Dispute Resolution

The Expropriation Bill and the implications on foreign ownership

On 15 October 2020, the highly anticipated Expropriation Bill was tabled in the National Assembly. The publication of the Bill arrives on the back of a turbulent economy, underpinned...
WEBINAR RECORDING | Expropriation Bill 23 of 2020
Dispute Resolution

WEBINAR RECORDING | Expropriation Bill 23 of 2020

CDH in collaboration with Rosh Pinah Properties hosted a webinar on the Expropriation Bill 23 of 2020. They provided an update to the bill, as well as insightful content and exploration...
Courts to try a little TENDERness?
Dispute Resolution

Courts to try a little TENDERness?

A dark cloud has always loomed over government tenders in South Africa, but it seems that since the National State of Disaster, the controversy of these tenders has come to the forefront...
To arbitrate, or not to arbitrate: That is the question - The development of jurisprudence in South Africa
Dispute Resolution

To arbitrate, or not to arbitrate: That is the question - The development of jurisprudence in South Africa

When electing to commence arbitration proceedings, one would seldom think of the maintenance and development of our judicial system. On the election to enter into arbitration proceedings,...

All articles by Claudette
Expropriation Bill – Call for public comment together with The effects it has on bond holders
Dispute Resolution

Expropriation Bill – Call for public comment together with The effects it has on bond holders

Senior Associate in our Dispute Resolution practice, Claudette Dutilleux, joined SAFM's Lifetime Live to join a discussion around the Expropriation Bill – Call for public comment together...

All podcasts by Claudette

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