André de Lange
André de Lange is a Director in our Corporate and Commercial practice. André specialises in corporate law, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions. He also provides general commercial law-related services and advice. For a number of years André served on the executive committee of the Johannesburg Attorneys Association, (holding the office of Vice Chairman and Treasurer) and served as a Councillor of the Cape Law Society. André currently serves on the Audit and Risk Committee of the Law Society of South Africa. He and his family relocated from Johannesburg to Cape Town at the end of 2006.
About André
About André
André began his career as a Candidate Attorney in 1993 at Hofmeyr van der Merwe Inc. (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) in Johannesburg. In 1998 he was appointed as a Director
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
- BA Law University of Johannesburg
- LLB University of Johannesburg
- LLM (Corporate Law), University of Johannesburg
- Year of admission as an attorney: 1995
Languages
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
About André
André began his career as a Candidate Attorney in 1993 at Hofmeyr van der Merwe Inc. (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) in Johannesburg. In 1998 he was appointed as a Director
Credentials
Education
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
- BA Law University of Johannesburg
- LLB University of Johannesburg
- LLM (Corporate Law), University of Johannesburg
- Year of admission as an attorney: 1995
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
Experience
Merger and take-over transactions
Involved in a number of prominent merger and take-over transactions, including transactions effected by schemes of arrangement, and hostile take-overs.
Listings of companies
nvolved in a number of listings of companies on the JSE and the alternative exchange of the JSE.
Companies Act and King IV
Advising a number of large listed company groups in complying with the Companies Act and King IV.
Remgro
Advised Remgro in their facilitation of Mediclinic's acquisitions of interests in Spire and Al Noor in the United Kingdom. Also advised Remgro in the issue of exchangeable bonds listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, as well as advised Remgro in their R9billion rights issue.
Mediclinic
Advising Mediclinic in the acquisition by Remgro and Mediterranean Shipping Company of joint control over Mediclinic and the delisting of Mediclinic from the LSE and the JSE.
Mediclinic
Providing private hospital regulatory advice to Mediclinic, including representing Mediclinic in the Competition Commission's Healthcare Market Inquiry and in their submissions in respect of the proposed National Health Insurance.
PSG Group
Advising PSG Group in its unbundling of its shareholding in Capitec Bank and the subsequent unbundling of substantially all PSG Group' listed investments to its shareholders, and the delisting of PSG Group from the JSE.
Volaris
Advising Volaris (a subsidiary of Canadian Constellation Software) in its acquisition of control over JSE listed Adapt IT.
Richemont
Advising Swiss incorporated and listed Richemont in the termination of its depositary receipt programme on the JSE and the listing of it’s A shares and A warrants as a secondary listing on the JSE.
News
“No frills” financial reporting disclosures: New amendments to JSE listings requirements
In furtherance of its Cutting Red Tape Project , the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) announced on 19 June 2023 that the Financial Sector Conduct Authority had approved certain amendments...
DWS clarifies the transformation requirements in the proposed new water license regulations
On 19 May 2023, the Department of Water and Sanitation (Department) published the Revision of the Regulations Regarding the Procedural Requirements for Water Use Licence Applications...
More to come from the JSE and NYSE collaboration on dual listings
On 11 October 2022, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) together with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced that they had signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate...
Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan: Signed, sealed and to be delivered
On 12 May 2022, just ahead of Minister Didiza delivering the Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development budget vote speech for 2022/23, the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master...
Are things getting sweeter in the Sugar Industry?
In June 2019, President Ramaphosa affirmed Government’s commitment to help create conducive conditions for South African industries to expand, by implementing a re-imagined industrial...
Market recognition
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 recommended Andre in banking & finance.
- IFLR1000, 2020 edition André received the following recognition: “He provided a very high level of output. He has excellent turnaround times and is excellent at proposing solutions.” “He is experienced, knowledgeable, calm and precise.”
Market recognition
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 recommended Andre in banking & finance.
- IFLR1000, 2020 edition André received the following recognition: “He provided a very high level of output. He has excellent turnaround times and is excellent at proposing solutions.” “He is experienced, knowledgeable, calm and precise.”
Expertise
Corporate & Commercial Law
Our strong legal team is well versed in legislative matters and provides support across all commercial disciplines.
Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing
We use our expertise across our disciplines to support our clients' growth and sustainability in the agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing sectors.
Listings, Stock Exchanges & Public Documents
We act for a number of top listed companies and offer a full suite of services to public companies.
Mergers & Acquisitions
CDH’s lawyers balance legal knowledge with commercial understanding to support our clients’ best interests.
Corporate Governance
We provide a full corporate governance and regulation service within the Corporate and Commercial practice.
The Companies Act
CDH is well positioned to help your company ensure compliance with the legislation. We also offer training tailored to your business needs to help you meet your obligations.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Our multidisciplinary team develops creative strategies and integrated solutions for this important healthcare sector.