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From vision to fruition

Unlock business potential with expert legal services. At CDH, we specialise in providing comprehensive legal support to clients located in Africa or looking to do business across the continent. We bring together the expertise and resources of leading African business law firms, offering proven experience in working with governments and their agencies, and local and transnational corporate organisations. With our extensive experience and in-depth understanding of diverse markets, we are a recognised enabler of business success.

Featured sectors

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Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing

We use our expertise across our disciplines to support our clients' growth and sustainability in the agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing sectors.

Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency

We have an experience team that can balance our clients' needs with the pragmatic realities they face.

Construction & Engineering

We support our clients in developing the built environment and we understand the importance of completing projects on time and within budget.

Consumer Goods, Services & Retail

Our multidisciplinary team provides innovative, practical and commercial advice to help our clients achieve their objectives.

Government and State-Owned Entities

We provide a comprehensive service that can be applied to all aspects of public law.

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Our multidisciplinary team develops creative strategies and integrated solutions for this important healthcare sector.

Hospitality & Leisure

Our skilled team has many years of experience working with public and private sector organisations in the industry.

Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade

We provide a multidisciplinary approach to legal and commercial matters across Africa.

Projects & Energy

We have an excellent understanding of the sector and use this to help clients maximise value and mitigate their risk.

Mining & Minerals

We help our clients navigate legal and administrative complexities in this key economic sector.

Oil & Gas

Our Oil and Gas team has substantial legal expertise across the value chain.

Private Equity

Experts from across our specialist practice areas advise on private equity matters.

Technology & Communications

Our team offers advice on a wide range of functions and sector-related issues.

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5 Jul 2024 Podcast

Empowering women in legal support roles: Episode 2

Firm News
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Drone regulations in the world

Jaco Meyer, Director in the Corporate & Commercial practice recently did an interview on Business Day Live with Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo to discuss drone regulations in the world

4 Jul 2024
Kenya ushers in a new era: Income tax exemptions on charitable organisations and donations

Kenya ushers in a new era: Income tax exemptions on charitable organisations and donations

The Income Tax Act (Charitable Organisations and Donations Exemptions) Rules 2024 (Rules) were gazetted on 18 June 2024. The Rules revoke the Income Tax (Charitable Donations) Regulations,...

4 Jul 2024Firm News
Implementation of South Africa’s clean hydrogen ambition

Implementation of South Africa’s clean hydrogen ambition

Jackwell Feris, Director and the Sector Head for Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade, and Priscilla Brandt, Candidate Attorney, were featured in Engineering News where they discussed...

4 Jul 2024Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade

Featured Work

CDH represented Nedbank Limited acting through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking division
Dispute Resolution

CDH represented Nedbank Limited acting through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking division
CDH represented the Doornhoek project company and its majority shareholder and project sponsor, AMEA Power Limited
Corporate & Commercial Law

CDH represented the Doornhoek project company and its majority shareholder and project sponsor, AMEA Power Limited

CDH represented the Doornhoek project company and its majority shareholder and project sponsor, AMEA Power Limited, in reaching financial close of the 120MW (AC) solar photovoltaic...
CDH represented the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority
Banking, Finance & Projects

CDH represented the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority

CDH represented the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) in its financing of the sub-phase 2A of the Mokolo and Crocodile River (West) Water Augmentation Project.
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CDH advises M&C Saatchi South Africa

CDH advises M&C Saatchi South Africa leadership team in relation to its acquisition of all the shares in M&C Saatchi South Africa held by M&C Saatchi plc.

CDH Kenya represented Swedfund International AB (Swedfund) in its investment in Apollo Agriculture Limited (Apollo)

CDH Kenya represented Swedfund International AB (Swedfund) in its investment in Apollo Agriculture Limited (Apollo)

Our team's role involved advising Swedfund on its investment in Apollo through a senior loan agreement worth US$ 5 million.
CDH was advisor to the multi-jurisdictional acquisition by Kuehne+Nagel

CDH was advisor to the multi-jurisdictional acquisition by Kuehne+Nagel

In a recent transaction exemplifying the close collaboration between, and business opportunities arising from, our SA and Kenya offices, CDH was appointed to advise the existing...
From vision to fruition

From vision to fruition

We combine insightful understanding with agile legal expertise and an instinct developed over generations to support our clients.
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We work in key markets across Africa and have offices in southern and east Africa.

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Our people

Our diverse and experienced team works together for the good of our firm and our clients.

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Transformation that brings real change

Transformation that brings real change

We want to bring positive change to Africa by giving people access to the legal profession and legal services.

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