Lavious Sedibane

Lavious joined CDH in 2024. He completed his fourth rotation in the Dispute Resolution practice, having previously completed rotations in the same team, as well as in the Real Estate Law and Banking, Finance & Projects practice. Through these rotations, Lavious has gained broad exposure and practical experience across both transactional and litigation matters, contributing to a well-rounded foundation in commercial law.

Dispute Resolution:

• He assisted in a broad range of legal disputes, including contractual disputes, business rescue proceedings, and insolvency matters. He also gained exposure to public administrative law, supporting cases involving regulatory and governmental decision-making. Additionally, he assisted in matters relating to insurance law, consumer protection law, retail law, and education law. His responsibilities included conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and correspondence, preparing court documents, and attending consultations and hearings. This experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in litigation and dispute resolution across both private and public sectors.

Real Estate Law & Conveyancing

• He assisted in a wide range of property-related matters, including high-value commercial transactions and real estate advisory services. He supported and drafted the negotiation of sale agreements, long-term leases, and notarial deeds. He also assisted with the registration of leases and mortgage bonds, and worked on various forms of security, including notarial bonds and other collateral arrangements. His involvement included conducting due diligence, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements throughout the transaction process.
• Notable clients assisted include Absa, Live Easy, and The Waterfall Management Companies

Banking, Finance & Projects:

• He assisted with a variety of complex financial and project-related transactions. His work included supporting the drafting and review of finance agreements, security documents, and project development contracts. He was involved in transactions relating to syndicated loans, project finance structures, and regulatory compliance matters. He also assisted with the preparation and registration of various forms of security, including mortgage bonds, notarial bonds, and cessions. His exposure to both domestic and cross-border transactions provided valuable insight into the legal frameworks governing banking and finance in South Africa.
• He assisted with the following transactions:
• Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund Limited R5,000,000,000 Domestic Medium Term Note Programme.
• Industrial Development Corporations – advising on all aspects of bond issuance, including structuring, regulatory compliance, and other transactional documents, and further assisted in raising R2.046 billion against an initial target of R1.5 billion, comprising of fixed and floating Notes across various tenors.