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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: CDH is proud to be advising SA Corporate Real Estate Limited

06 November 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

CDH is proud to be advising SA Corporate Real Estate Limited on its ZAR1.67 billion acquisition of the Parks Lifestyle Apartments at Riversands from Century Property Group.
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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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South Africa: CDH acted as counsel to Retailability

01 April 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

CDH acted as counsel to Retailability on the conclusion of a transaction with Pepkor for the sale of its Legit, Style, Swagga and Boardmans businesses in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and eSwatini.
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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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Global: CDH shortlisted for the IFLR Africa Awards 2025

28 February 2025 by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

CDH is honoured to have been shortlisted for the IFLR Africa Awards 2025. We are cognisant of the fact that this recognition is a direct reflection of the strong, trusting relationships that we have built with our clients over the years. “Our teams across Africa” say CEO Brent Williams “have always been committed to delivering exceptional service and value, thereby creating enduring partnerships from vision to fruition. We recognise that our clients are the cornerstone of everything we do, and their continued support, feedback, and collaboration enables us to grow, innovate, and lead from the front”.
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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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