Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
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.
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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
Rising stars
Leading individuals
Muhammad Ziyaad Gattoo is a Director and Head of our Real Estate practice. He focuses on all aspects of property law with a specialist focus on commercial property finance and commercial property transactions.
John Webber is a Director of our Real Estate practice. He specialises in transactions related to commercial property, development of land and land use conversion, specifically from mining/agricultural to residential or industrial use, and all commercial transactions related thereto. Additionally, has a long and established commitment to the low cost and affordable housing sector.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Muhammad Gattoo