CDH advises Old Mutual Private Equity

CDH advises Old Mutual Private Equity on its landmark acquisition of a majority stake in pan-African education group Honoris United Universities, as Actis exits its investment

16 Sep 2025 1 min read Featured work

CDH’s corporate and commercial and competition teams advised Old Mutual Private Equity in its headline acquisition of a majority shareholding in Honoris United Universities from Actis. The transaction showcases CDH’s track record in industry-defining, cross-border private equity deals.

THE TEAM BEHIND THE DEAL

Peter Hesseling

Peter Hesseling

Sector Head, Director

Corporate & Commercial Law

Dane Kruger

Dane Kruger

Director

Corporate & Commercial Law

Anita Moolman

Anita Moolman

Director

Corporate & Commercial Law

Shameegh Allen

Shameegh Allen

Director

Corporate & Commercial Law

Susan Meyer

Susan Meyer

Joint Sector Head: Healthcare, Director

Competition Law

Duran Naidoo

Duran Naidoo

Senior Associate

Competition Law

Robin Henney

Robin Henney

Associate

Competition Law