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LISTEN | Tax proposals outlined in the recently unveiled Finance Bill 2024

On 16 May 2024, CDH Kenya hosted a breakfast forum for a diverse group of industry leaders from sectors including banking and finance, private equity, logistics, betting, and education.

Health and Safety in the Workplace: Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) - Pending Amendments

The strategic separation of mineral resources and energy portfolios

Earlier this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) would be separated into the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) and the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE).

Increase in interest rates: A delicate balance between contractual freedom and consumer protection

That parties have contractual freedom is not in doubt. To this end, courts have upheld the sanctity of contracts entered into by parties, except in cases where the parties contracted outside statute or where holding parties to their bargain would be unconscionable or result in unjust enrichment to one party at the expense of theother. 

General considerations when providing or taking security

All commercial agreements have varying degrees of risks associated with them – how those exposures are mitigated, underwritten and secured is crucially important for the sustainability any transaction. This article seeks to identify some practical considerations that should be taken into account when taking or providing security. These include key principles on how to keep security simple and focused on its purpose, as well as guidance on how best to mitigate risks, ensuring sustainable and commercially viable agreements, particularly in fundingtransactions. 

CDH welcomes highly renowned finance lawyer, Amelia Heeger to the firm

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), a leading corporate law firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of highly renowned finance lawyer, Amelia Heeger. Amelia joins our esteemed Corporate & Commercial practice as a Director where she will bring her significant experience as a top finance lawyer to benefit our clients.