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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.

+27 (0)11 562 1042
corne.lewis@cdhlegal.comJohannesburg
Corné Lewis

About Corné

About Corné

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.

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • LLB, LLM (Import and Export law), University of the North-West (Potchefstroom Campus)
  • Notary Public
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 2011

 

Languages

Languages

  • English
  • Afrikaans

About Corné

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.

Credentials

Education

  • LLB, LLM (Import and Export law), University of the North-West (Potchefstroom Campus)
  • Notary Public
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 2011

 

Languages

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Experience

Advising mining houses

Extensive experience in advising mining houses in both South Africa, Lesotho and Namibia including but not limited to mining licenses, sale of material, Ferro Alloy, Chrome and commercial litigation.

Multinational oil and gas company

Conducted an investigation into allegations of bribery, fraud and procurement irregularities committed by a senior employee in a multinational oil and gas company. The work involved a review of information, internal policies and applicable legislation, analysing evidence including laptop and cellular phone data, leading interviews with persons of interest and preparing a report on the findings.

Multinational mining corporations

Advise multinational mining corporations, in relation to an internal investigation into allegations of fraud, procurement irregularities and conflicts of interest. Providing legal advice in relation to various criminal offences as well as advising on the duty to report in terms of section 34 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004 and preparing a report on the findings.

Registering criminal cases

Advise and assist clients with registering criminal cases as well as fulfilling their reporting obligations in terms of section 34 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No 12 of 2004

SOE

Providing anti-bribery and corruption training to senior management of a state – owned company in relation to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No 12 of 2004.

Public and private companies

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.

Multinational dispute

Advised client in a multinational dispute consisting of parties residing in Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, Malta, United Arab Emirates, Australia and China. The dispute pertains to allegations of siphoning monies out of the Republic of South Africa estimated at $1.9 billion. 

Forensic investigation

Conduct forensic investigation at the South African Post Office Board on management of tender procedure, irregularities, Public Finance Management Act No 1 of 1999.

Customs and excise

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.

National Health Laboratory Services

Advising the National Health Laboratory Services in dispute resolution matters, as well as commercial, litigation, and contract resolution and drafting.

National and Provincial Gambling Regulatory

Extensive experience in advising clients on National and Provincial Gambling Regulatory compliances both in the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Review Applications

Assists with a number of Review Applications on behalf of both South African corporates as well as Parastatals/State Owned Entities

Institution of liquidation

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.

IDC

Advised and assisted the Industrial Development Corporation in a multi-billion rand mining project in the Mpumalanga.

Multi-rand arbitration

Member of team involved in multi-rand arbitration between major players in the primary energy sector of South Africa on coal supply agreements.

National Gambling Amendment Bill

Member of team involved in providing advice and comment to National Gambling Amendment Bill.

Due diligence Investigations

Member of team involved in due diligence Investigations into risks with various coal supply agreements for Eskom.

Evictions proceedings

Extensive experience in the institution of both residential and commercial evictions proceedings.

News

What’s in a name? The status of Tax Courts as courts of law
Tax & Exchange Control

What’s in a name? The status of Tax Courts as courts of law

The South African legal system is host to a number of quasi-judicial decision-making bodies which, while having the power to make decisions which are authoritative and may be binding...
Public Procurement Office: Investigation and prosecutorial powers
Dispute Resolution

Public Procurement Office: Investigation and prosecutorial powers

In terms of section 4 of the Procurement Bill, the Public Procurement Office (PPO) is to be an office established within National Treasury that must perform its functions without fear,...
The SCA reconfirms the restrictions of a court where a substitution order is sought in administrative decisions
Dispute Resolution

The SCA reconfirms the restrictions of a court where a substitution order is sought in administrative decisions

In The Municipal Manager: The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and Others v San Ridge Heights Rental Property (Pty) Ltd (517/2022) ZASCA 109 the Supreme Court of Appeal...
Dear friends with money: Are you a registered credit provider?
Dispute Resolution

Dear friends with money: Are you a registered credit provider?

Have you ever lent money to a friend or family member who did not hold up their end of the deal to pay you back? Or perhaps you have sent them a letter of demand, and even threatened...
The enrichment lien: Terms and conditions apply
Dispute Resolution

The enrichment lien: Terms and conditions apply

In Brooklyn House Furnishers (Pty) Ltd v Knoetze & Sons 3 All SA 332 (A), the court explained the concept of a “ lien ” as a right which a purchaser may have over the seller’s property...

All articles by Corné
Reporting Fraud

Reporting Fraud

Dispute Resolution Director Corne Lewis joined 'The Honest Truth' with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM to take a look at when you should you report fraud, and when the decision to report...
Does your spouse have suretyship when married in community of property
Dispute Resolution

Does your spouse have suretyship when married in community of property

Corne Lewis, Director in the Dispute Resolution practice joined SAfm to discuss suretyship when married in community of property.

All podcasts by Corné

Market recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 recommended Corné as a leading individual for dispute resolution.
  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2022-2023 recommended Corné for dispute resolution.
  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 recognised Tim on its Arbitration Private Practice Powerlist - Africa Region

Market recognition

  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 recommended Corné as a leading individual for dispute resolution.
  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2022-2023 recommended Corné for dispute resolution.
  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 recognised Tim on its Arbitration Private Practice Powerlist - Africa Region

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