Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Corné Lewis

Director

Corné Lewis is a Director in our Dispute Resolution practice. He has particular experience in the following sector: Gambling Law, Administrative and Public Law; Mining Law, Evictions, Forensic Investigations, Business Rescue and Liquidations.

corne.lewis@cdhlegal.com +27 (0)11 562 1042 +27 (0)11 562 1795

Corné began his career in 2009 as a Candidate Attorney at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. He was appointed as an Associate in January 2011. In 2013 Corné was promoted to Senior Associate. He was appointed as a Director in 2016.

Extensive experience in advising mining houses in both South Africa and Namibia including but not limited to mining licenses, sale of material, Ferro Alloy and commercial litigation.
Advised both public and private companies on compliance with the Public Finance Management Act No 1 of 1999 in regards to entering of lease agreements with state organs.
One of attorneys advising Sishen Iron Ore in the Dingleton Relocation Project.
Conduct forensic investigation at the South African Post Office Board on management of tender procedure, irregularities, Public Finance Management Act No 1 of 1999.
Assisted in advising clients on customs and excise issues including tariff applications and advising on disputes and prepared detailed submissions to SARS in relation to customs and excise.
Assisted in large arbitrations and mediations between the major mining players in the mining sector.
Advising the National Health Laboratory Service in dispute resolution matters, as well as commercial, litigation, and contract resolution and drafting.
Extensive experience in advising clients on National and Provincial Gambling Regulatory compliances.
Assists with a number of Review Applications on behalf of both South African corporates as well as Parastatals.
Experienced in the institution of liquidation and sequestration proceedings and setting aside of dispositions and the holding of enquiries into the affairs of the company.
Advised and assisted the Industrial Development Corporation in a multi-billion rand mining project in the Mpumalanga.
Member of team involved in multi-rand arbitration between major players in the primary energy sector of South Africa on coal supply agreements.
Member of team involved in providing advice and comment to National Gambling Amendment Bill.
Member of team involved in due diligence Investigations into risks with various coal supply agreements for Eskom.
Extensive experience in the institution of both residential and commercial evictions proceedings.