Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr‘s prominent real estate practice houses a team ’well-versed in property matters and able to provide holistic advice on transactions‘. Practice head Muhammad Gattoo has extensive experience in commercial property finance matters, and regularly acts for prominent financial institutions and international financiers in high-value transactions. Gattoo is also noted for his strength in advising on sectional title registers and property transfers. Simóne Franks stands out for her work in relation to property-related transfers, and Fatima Gattoo handles sectional title developments and the registration of complex securities. John Webber’s extensive experience in the real estate sector includes advising on land use conversions and land developments. Samantha Kelly and Bridget Witts-Hewinson are also singled out for their contributions. Lucia Erasmus and William Midgley have retired from practice.
Testimonials
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‘The response time is swift and turnaround time on instructions is excellent.'
‘I have worked with Muhammad Gattoo, Fatima Gattoo and John Webber. They are respectful, hard working, knowledgeable and provide assistance whenever it is needed.'
‘No matter how busy they are, they always assist us.'
'Samantha is very easy going and a clear communicator.'
Key clients
- Pinaroux International Holdco
- Sun International
- Attacq
- Texton
- Century Property Developments
- Abland
- Tsogo Sun Casinos
- HCI Monte Precinct
- Setso Property Fund
- Sable Place Properties
- King Air
- Stedham Investments
- Game Camp
- Pioneer Foods
- Galencia Properties
- HBZ Bank
- Vukile
- MICC
- Equites
- Communicare
- Albaraka Bank
- Investec Commercial Bonds
- Nedbank Commercial Bonds
- First National Bank Commercial Property Finance
- ABSA Commercial Property Finance
- Busamed
- FNB
- Nedbank
- Investec Bank
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Muhammad Gattoo