Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is a South African law firm providing corporate and commercial legal services across multiple sectors. The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg and maintains offices in Cape Town and Stellenbosch, with a presence spanning key African markets. It operates as a full-service practice covering areas including mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, competition law, dispute resolution, employment, environmental law, infrastructure, mining, and regulatory compliance. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr serves a client base that includes multinational corporations, financial institutions, government entities, and private enterprises operating in Africa. The firm is recognised for its expertise in cross-border transactions and complex commercial matters, particularly in sectors such as transport, logistics, energy, and natural resources. It is structured as a partnership and employs several hundred legal professionals. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has advised on significant infrastructure and privatisation projects in South Africa and the broader region. The firm was formed through the merger of Cliffe Dekker and Hofmeyr Herbstein & Gihwala in 2007, combining two established practices with roots extending back several decades in South African commercial law.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Updates
What the new COFI Bill means for pension funds
22nd May 2026 The COFI Bill proposes a single, comprehensive framework for regulating the market conduct of all financial institutions in South Africa, including... →
Applicants whose waiver application outcomes are still pending
19th March 2026 Visa holders who have applied for a waiver, and whose waiver application remains pending as at the issuance of the Directive, were granted a... →
Understanding the legal position around bonuses during protected strikes
3rd March 2026 Can employers pay bonuses to non‑strikers during a protected strike? During a protected strike, tensions rise, and difficult choices are made on... →
Is any agreement capable of enforcement under the Labour Relations Act?
26th February 2026 Under section 158(1)(c) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA), the Labour Court has jurisdiction to, inter alia, make an arbitration award... →
Outlook for Uranium Mining Developments in Namibia: 2026
26th January 2026 This outlook explores expected trends and developments in Namibian uranium mining, highlighting economic prospects, technological innovation, and... →
Reinstatement, back pay, and employer obligations
12th January 2026 When an employee is reinstated by court order, the waters can be muddied and the obligations of the employer can be nuanced. A recent case handed... →
Take care before you share: The dangers of social media use in the workplace
11th December 2025 Advancements in technological gadgets such as smart phones and laptops, as well as the recent breakthroughs made with artificial intelligence, have... →
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