Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s banking and finance team stands out for being ‘commercial and pragmatic with excellent industry knowledge’. Cross-border mandates form a key pillar of the practice, and the group is well known for its strength in handling debt and equity capital markets and financial restructuring matters. Mashudu Mphafudi, who heads the department, represents financial institutions in corporate and project finance matters, and is well-versed in acting for agriculture, infrastructure, renewable energy and mining clients. Ludwig Smith, Jess Reid, and Michael Bailey play important roles in the practice. Jenni Darling left the firm in March 2023 and Pitso Kortjaas left in July 2024.
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‘The team at CDH we work with is always ready; even though work may come up unplanned, it never seems that they are pressured for time. They are also practical in finding solutions.'
‘Willingness to listen, help and be flexible.'
'Deep expertise in the practice.'
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Ludwig is a Director in our Corporate and Commercial practice. He advises clients on typical banking and finance transactions in which banks make funding available to their clients. Ludwig also advises clients on the formation of investment vehicles and advises banks and mining companies on tax issues.
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Mashudu Mphafudi