Dispute resolution

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Client Satisfaction

Led by Rishaban Moodley, the dispute resolution team at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is highly regarded for its expertise in advising on complex, cross-border litigation. Moodley is well known for assisting with forensic investigations, and the ‘very professional’ Tim Fletcher often handles commercial litigation. Corné Lewis is ‘an exceptional lawyer’, who is experienced in mining, and insurance law matters. Lucinde Rhoodie is ‘extremely knowledgeable in her field of expertise and her advice is always pragmatic and commercially orientated’; Anja Hofmeyr is ‘commercially astute’; and Jackwell Feris is a key contact for domestic and international arbitration. Claudette Dutilleux is ‘a brilliant attorney with an in-depth knowledge of the law’. In 2024 Mongezi Mpahlwa left the firm and Sentebale Makara recently joined the team.

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Testimonials

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‘We have found Tim Fletcher and his team to be very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. The advice we received was both sound legally and commercial.’
‘Corné Lewis is an exceptional lawyer. He is always available to assist. Corné acts in the best interest of his clients and is resourceful, collaborative, detailed, and effective,’
‘Our dealings with Lucinde Rhoodie and her team are always a pleasure as she is extremely knowledgeable in her field of expertise and her advice is always pragmatic and commercially orientated. She is extremely accessible and quick to respond to queries, as well as solution driven.’
‘Lucinde Rhoodie is an exceptional litigator, vastly experienced, and on top of her game.’
‘Anja Hofmeyr’s advice is commercially astute.’
‘Claudette Dutilleux is a brilliant attorney with an in-depth knowledge of the law. She is solution driven and at all times maintains the utmost professionalism. She is thorough and timely with feedback and updates. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.’
'Their commercial acumen and deep understanding of our sector have proven invaluable, particularly in providing urgent support whenever required.’
‘We have experienced rapid, precise responses in time-sensitive situations, demonstrating the law firm’s agility and unwavering dedication.'

Key clients

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
Advtech
Coca-Cola
The Independent Institute of Education
Liberty Group
Liquid Telecommunications South African
Lombard Insurance Company
Mylan South Africa
Nedbank
Sun International
Spar Group
Tsebo Solutions Group
Mediclinic Group
Afrimat
Atlantis Foundries
Arrowgem
Sasol Siyakha Supplier and Enterprise Development Trust
South32
Samancor Chrome
Shell Downstream South Africa
Minister of Police
National Commissioner Police
Richards Bay Gas Power 2
Strategic Fuel Fund Association
Puma Africa Holdings
Puma Energy Properties
Puma Energy Procurement South Africa
Shadow Careers
Shadow Academy Global NPC
Glencore Global Business Centre
Special Investigating Unit
National Health Laboratory Services

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