Our team advised Bank of China the issuance, of ZAR 350 million unsecured floating rate notes on the Interest Rate Market of the JSE

Think you know mergers and acquisitions

In the second episode of the Clause & Effect Podcast Series, Phetha and Roxanne unpack some of the biggest myths that quietly shape how deals unfold.

Cementing the power of adjudicators in South African construction law

Dispute resolution in the construction industry is unique in that it must balance speed with fairness. South Africa, like many other jurisdictions, has adopted adjudication (in the present case under the Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC) Principal Building Agreement (a standard form construction contract)) as the first-tier dispute resolution mechanism. Adjudication offers a fast, binding but interim decision, ensuring cash flow and project continuity, which is critical, as construction projects are time sensitive in the extreme.

Sale of business vs sale of shares: What are the key considerations in transactions involving mining rights?

When a client approaches us to assist them in a transaction to divest an interest in a company that holds a mining right, there are key considerations that need to be reviewed to determine the best suitable transaction structure. This article provides a high level overview of certain general considerations.

The end of an era: what JIBAR's demise means for South African finance

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.

Annual increase to the national minimum wage, effective 1 March 2026

The National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018 (Act) was enacted to advance economic development and social justice by, inter alia, improving the wages of the lowest paid workers, and protecting workers from unreasonably low wages by establishing the national minimum wage (NMW).