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South Africa: Bowmans makes another strategic partner appointment, this time in the technology sector

01 December 2025 by Bowmans - South Africa

Johannesburg, Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has appointed Justin Ramages as a partner in its Johannesburg office M&A Practice with effect from 1 December 2025.
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Global: CDH Africa Corporate Guide

28 November 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Africa is at an inflection point. Once cast as a high-risk frontier, the continent is increasingly recognised as a region of scale, potential, and strategic priority. Growth forecasts, demographic trends, and shifts in global capital appetite all signal the same transformation that Africa is moving from the periphery of investment strategy into its center.
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South Africa: CDH acted as counsel to IDC, advising on all aspects of the bond issuance

18 November 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

The transaction, which raised ZAR 2,046 billion against an initial target of ZAR 1,5 billion, garnered significant investor interest, reflecting strong confidence in the IDC’s mandate and strategic objectives.
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CDH acted as lead legal advisor on the establishment of the Anthem

06 November 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

CDH acted as lead legal advisor on the establishment of the Anthem integrated renewable energy platform, one of South Africa's largest Independent Power Producers, and the introduction of Mahlako Energy Fund and Norfund as investors.

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South Africa: Commercial property expert Ernest Maboko returns to Bowmans as a partner

01 October 2025 by Bowmans - South Africa

Johannesburg - Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has appointed commercial property lawyer Ernest Maboko as a partner in its Johannesburg office Commercial Property Practice
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South Africa: CDH acts for Metier through its capital growth fund, MCGF III MU Investments

29 September 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

CDH acted for Metier through its capital growth fund, MCGF III MU Investments, in its successful investment in Watu Holdings Limited, a microfinance institution that empowers underserved communities across Africa by providing affordable credit for motorcycles, three-wheelers, and smartphones.
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Global: Bowmans wins African Legal Award for Property and Construction Team of the Year

12 September 2025 by Bowmans - Global

Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has once again been recognised for its deep understanding of the continent’s regulatory environment and contribution in solving its most complex legal challenges.
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Global: Bowmans announces seven partner promotions for 2025

06 March 2025 by Bowmans - Global

Pre-eminent African law firm, Bowmans, has announced seven partner promotions with effect from 1 March 2025.
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Global: The profound reach and impact of our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice in 2024 - CDH

03 March 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

At CDH we are committed to promoting human rights, enabling access to justice and driving meaningful change. This is why we set up a dedicated Pro Bono & Human Rights Practice (Pro Bono Practice), which provides thousands of hours of pro bono assistance to numerous deserving individuals and organisations each year. In 2024 alone, our firm dedicated over 10,000 hours to providing more than R37 million in pro bono legal services to individuals, organisations, and causes.
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South Africa: Renowned Cape Town Corporate/M&A practitioner, Gasant Orrie, joins Bowmans as partner

03 March 2025 by Bowmans - South Africa

Monday 3 March 2025 - Pre-eminent African law firm, Bowmans, has made another strategic Corporate/ M&A appointment, this time at their Cape Town office. The firm today announced that renowned Corporate/ M&A lawyer Gasant Orrie has joined the firm as a partner with effect from 1 March 2025.
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