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Labour & Employment Compliance Guide for International Investors

Aadil Patel, Practice Head and Director: Employment Law, and Nadeem Mahomed, Director: Employment Law, have authored the South Africa labour and employment law chapter in a forthcoming guide for Chinese global investors published by Anli Partners, one of China’s Top 20 law firms.
 

13 Mar 2026 1 min read Guide Article

As Chinese companies continue expanding their international investments - with non-financial outward direct investment reaching US$143.85 billion in 2024 - navigating local labour and employment frameworks has become an increasingly important consideration.

CDH was selected as the sole South African contributor to the publication, providing guidance on South Africa’s labour and employment landscape for Chinese multinational enterprises and international investors.

Read the chapter here: https://bit.ly/4sgmeyH or download it here.

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