Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr‘s ’exceptional‘ corporate and commercial team is ’extremely efficient‘, with ’deep knowledge of deals structuring‘ and ’extensive experience in M&A‘. Ian Hayes, who heads up the practice, is highly regarded for his expertise in advising on the full range of commercial and corporate matters, often for clients in the retail, telecoms, and mining sectors. Willem Jacobs is sought after for his excellent track record in M&A, and is well versed in handling transactions with cross-border elements. Jaco Meyer’s workload includes assisting with the acquisitions and disposals of companies and businesses in South Africa. Roxanna Valayathum garners praise for her ‘exceptional responsiveness and commitment’. Shameegh Allen brings experience in corporate restructurings. Justine Krige left the firm in October 2023.
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‘The team is very detail-oriented and gives sound legal advice. Their turnaround time is always impressive.’
‘Shameegh Allen is a stand-out lawyer, very down to earth, and really knows his stuff.'
‘The M&A team stands out due to its practical, commercial approach to complex M&A transactions. The firm is able to seamlessly draw from different areas of practice to offer a complete advisory service for complex transactions. They are pragmatic and responsive.'
‘The team is easy to work with, commercial and reasonable in negotiation, and highly competent and accurate in their legal drafting.’
‘Andrew Giliam - an excellent person and brilliant lawyer, Andrew is hard working and turns round documents with incredible efficiency and accuracy.'
‘The practice stands out for its ability to handle complex matters with speed and acumen.'
'Vivien Chaplin is an expert in the legal field and a top performer.'
‘An experienced M&A team.'
Kernmandanten
- ABSA Group
- Accenture
- AFGRI Holdings
- Africa Fruit Holdings
- Africa Oil
- African Clean Energy Developments
- African Rainbow Capital Investments
- Alaris Holdings
- Aloecap Private Equity Investments
- Ampath
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Sun International on its proposed ZAR 3.2 billion acquisition of Peermont Holdings.
- Advised Clientèle and Telesure Investment Holdings on Clientèle's acquisition of 1Life Insurance and Telesure's acquisition of a 26% stake in Clientèle.
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Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Ian Hayes
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Willem Jacobs; Vivien Chaplin; Jaco Meyer; Roxanna Valayathum; Dane Kruger; André de Lange; Peter Hesseling; Anita Moolman; Andrew Giliam; Shameegh Allen; Storm Arends