Client Satisfaction

The ‘professional’ real estate team at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has strength in advising on prominent residential property developments, and is equally adept at handling high-profile financing work in the space. Muhammad Gattoo, who heads up the practice, stands out for his work the sector, while. John Webber is well-versed in handling land development and use conversion mandate. High-value deals have been prominent Fatima Gattoo‘s recent workload; and Mike Collins regularly advises prominent commercial banks on their finance activities. Simóne Franks is noted for her strength in assisting with property-related transfers and notarial matters, and Bridget Witts-Hewinson’s practice also takes in conveyancing work.

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Testimonials

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‘John Webber is excellent at problem solving and understands our business very well, which is incredibly useful. ’
‘Mike Collins is straight forward and gets the job done.’
‘Most efficient and effective conveyancers I have ever worked with and I have worked with many. If Simone is not available, then someone else will get in touch with me on the same day.’
'If I have major value property transfers, I go to this team first.’
‘CDH has a wide variety of expertise and is a one stop shop for all your legal needs.'
‘John is dependable and a problem solver of note. His knowledge of property development and complex property related transactions is of critical importance to our business.'

Key clients

Sun International
Attacq
Texton
Century Property Developments
Tsogo Sun Casinos
Sable Place Properties
King Air
Game Camp
HBZ Bank
Vukile Property Fund
Equites Property Fund
Communicare
Albaraka Bank
Investec Commercial Bonds
Nedbank Commercial Bonds
First National Bank Commercial Property Finance
ABSA Commercial Property Finance
FNB
Nedbank
SKG Properties
Hanger 18
QPG Holdings
Abland
Craft Homes
Alleyroads Group
Balwin Properties

Work highlights

Advised Attacq on the ZAR 1.07 billion acquisition of a 20% stake in the Mall of Africa retail development project.
Advised Balwin Properties on the acquisition of development rights, secured by a long-term lease, for 1,240 residential units within the Ntshongweni development.