Kerah Hamilton
About Kerah
Kerah joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a candidate attorney in 2023, rotating through the firm's Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, and Corporate & Commercial practice areas. In 2025, Kerah was retained as an Associate in our Corporate & Commercial practice.
Areas of expertise
Experience
- Conducting comprehensive due diligence investigations and preparing detailed due diligence reports for M&A and private equity transactions.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial transactional agreements, including bespoke contracts tailored to client-specific requirements.
- Advising clients on company secretarial matters, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Preparing bespoke memoranda of incorporation for private companies and group structures.
- Structuring and implementing corporate reorganisations and asset-for-share transactions in terms of section 42 of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962, for both onshore and offshore structures.
Credentials
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in History and Law, University of Cape Town
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Cape Town
- Master of Laws (LLM), University of Cape Town
- Year of admission as an attorney: 2025
- Year of admission as a notary public: 2026
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
LANGUAGES
- English