At Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, the ‘exceptional’ competition team continues to handle a steady workflow of market inquiries across a wide range of sectors, as well as assisting with the competition law aspects of high-value M&A deals. Practice head Chris Charter is well versed in representing clients in the banking, retail, financial services, telecoms, and construction sectors, while the ‘exceptional’ Susan Meyer regularly advises healthcare entities on a broad range of competition law issues, including merger notifications and exemption applications. Albert Aukema fields expertise in all areas of competition law, while competition litigation forms a key pillar of Mmakgabo Mogapi‘s practice.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'They are exceptionally skilled.'
  • 'They are extremely pragmatic and approachable individuals who truly understand their clients.'
  • 'They are a technically strong and knowledgeable team who can be trusted in their ability to provide sound legal advice and support in complex legal processes.'
  • 'Susan Meyer and her team always provide exceptional service. Her vast experience and in depth knowledge has been invaluable.'
  • 'Susan Meyer is solution driven. Her insights are invaluable and she is always available to assist.'
  • 'Andries le Grange provides a high-quality service.'

Key clients

  • AdvTech
  • African Bank
  • Anglo American
  • ANZ
  • Apex Partners
  • Aveng
  • Avon Justine
  • Azelis
  • Babcock Plant Services
  • BetterHome Group
  • British American Tobacco
  • Bud Group
  • Business Connexion
  • Capitalworks
  • Clientele
  • Computershare
  • Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
  • Cosco Shipping
  • Curro Schools
  • Dark Fibre Africa
  • DN Invest
  • EASEED Group
  • Engie
  • EnviroServ
  • Fidelity Services Group
  • FirstRand Bank
  • FNB
  • FNZ
  • Food Lovers Market
  • Fortress REIT
  • GAP Chemicals
  • Hatfield Holdings
  • Hollywood Bets
  • Hygrotech Properties
  • Investec
  • Jasco Electronics Holdings
  • Kagiso Tiso Holdings
  • Legae Peresec
  • LG
  • Liquid Telecoms
  • Lonmin
  • Mainstream Renewable Power
  • Manganese Producers Consortium
  • Massmart
  • Mediclinic
  • Merck
  • Minister of Economic Development
  • National Health Laboratory Service
  • National Land Rover Dealers Association South Africa
  • Old Mutual
  • Pam Golding
  • OpenAI
  • Parmalat
  • Pelo Agricultural Ventures
  • PPC
  • PSG Group
  • Public Investment Corporation
  • Puma Energy
  • RCL
  • Remgro
  • Roche
  • Rymco
  • Sabre
  • SA Corporate
  • Saint Gobain Construction Products South Africa
  • Sentech
  • Senwes
  • Shell
  • Shop2Shop
  • Sibanye-Stillwater
  • Spear REIT
  • Technology Management Services (TCM)
  • Telesure
  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Tiger Brands
  • Tiso Blackstar Group
  • Total-Energies
  • Tourvest
  • Trafigura
  • Various Oppenheimer Group Companies
  • Vodacom
  • Vumatel
  • Willowton Oil

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Mmakgabo Mogapi
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Chris Charter

Other key lawyers

Susan Meyer, Albert Aukema, Andries le Grange, Mmakgabo Mogapi