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South Africa: Consistency underlies CDH’s domination of M&A deal flow for 14 out of 15 years

11 March 2024 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr - South Africa

Leading corporate and commercial law firm, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) continues to cement its market-leading position as one of South Africa’s top M&A legal advisers, according to the Ansarada DealMakers Annual Awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 13 February 2024.

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South Africa: Special Edition Alert | Budget Speech 2024

11 March 2024 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr - South Africa

Our experts' views on today's Budget Speech, compiled by CDH's Tax & Exchange Control practice.

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South Africa: The significant impact of our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice in 2023

11 March 2024 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr - South Africa

One of the ways CDH demonstrates our commitment to the transformation of our society is through our dedicated Pro Bono & Human Rights Practice. We provide pro bono representation of the highest standard to deserving individuals, communities, NGOs and other organisations that promote human rights or the public interest.

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CDH is consistently successful in advising on the most M&A deals in South Africa

03 April 2023 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) continues to dominate as one of South Africa’s top M&A legal advisers, according to the Ansarada DealMakers Annual Awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 21 February 2023.

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South Africa: CDH appoints internationally recognised forensic expert Tendai Jangara and team

03 April 2023 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

In response to a growing need in the market, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) has appointed legal forensic expert Tendai Jangara, together with her team comprising of two forensic investigators and a candidate attorney.

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South Africa: Appointment of Tim Fletcher as the new Chairperson

21 December 2022 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Fletcher as the new Chairperson, effective 1 April 2022.

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South Africa: CDH Kenya appoints new Tax & Exchange Control Director, Alex Kanyi

21 December 2022 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

CDH’s Kenya office is excited to welcome Alex Kanyi to the fold. Alex joined the firm’s Tax & Exchange Control practice as a Partner, on 15 August 2022.

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South Africa: CDH promotes Rishaban Moodley to Dispute Resolution Practice Head

21 December 2022 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rishaban Moodley, as the new head of its Dispute Resolution practice, effective 1 September 2022.

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A Sub-Saharan Africa focus: Fraud and financial crime amidst the pandemic

17 September 2020 by Krevania Pillay and Tim Fletcher, in collaboration with Kroll Inc

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) boasts some of the world’s fastest growing economies. While emerging markets hold huge untapped potential, these economies also come with inherent vulnerabilities. In the wake of COVID-19, emerging markets are, for example, more likely to be affected by factors such as capital outflows, rapid currency devaluations, sovereign debt burdens, revenue loss linked to lower commodity prices, and limited capacity for fiscal support. In short, the global pandemic will hit these economies the hardest.

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Naughty or nice: Recent updates to EU's blacklist of non cooperative third countries tax

06 July 2020 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, Keshen Govindsamy and Tsanga Mukumba

Naughty or nice: Recent updates to EU's blacklist of non cooperative third countries tax