Real Estate
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 1
About
Provided by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Whether you are a real estate investor, developer or corporate end user, you will not find greater breadth and depth of legal expertise in South Africa and Kenya, covering all the issues you face in relation to real estate, than at CDH. We act for private sector clients across all asset types, ranging from banks and other financial services institutions to capital market players such as listed property funds, real estate investment funds, asset managers and property syndicates. We advise many local and international (institutional) investors. Our clients include corporate and residential property owners, managers and occupiers, and developers of commercial, retail, industrial and residential properties. Our clients belong to a broad range of industries including hospitality and leisure, energy and natural resources, infrastructure development and construction. We have expertise inter alia, advising on golf estates and game farms, timeshare schemes, cluster and sectional title developments, retirement villages, share blocks and the formation of residents associations. In the public sector we act for government departments and state-owned entities, and we represent land and top structure developers in the affordable housing market.
Chambers Review
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr hosts a market-leading real estate practice with a deep bench of experienced lawyers who are regularly instructed to deal with sophisticated, high-value matters. The law firm advises on the full spectrum of real estate matters including commercial property finance and leasing, earning specific recognition for its impressive conveyancing practice. The team further demonstrates considerable activity assisting with mixed-use developments. The law firm has experts in both Johannesburg and Cape Town and services a number of leading South African commercial and residential developers, as well as financial institutions, investment funds and energy companies.
Work Highlights
- Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr represented the investment company Vukile Property Fund in the disposal of its shares in Moratiwa Shopping Center.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has handled very complex matters for us, always in a meticulous and solution-driven way."
"Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr always deals professionally with any kind of matter. Its responses are quick and issues are resolved as per expectations."
"Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has handled very complex matters for us, always in a meticulous and solution-driven way."
"Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr always deals professionally with any kind of matter. Its responses are quick and issues are resolved as per expectations."
Notable Practitioners
John Webber has a broad practice in real estate, with a track record which includes acquisition negotiations and joint venture agreements, as well as property development and refurbishment. He is active in mixed-use, residential and commercial developments.
"John Webber is a smart and commercially aware lawyer."
"John Webber is very knowledgeable from a development point of view."
Head of department Muhammad Gattoo debuts in the rankings, and is very active in the South African real estate sphere, frequently advising banks and investors.
"Muhammad Gattoo has a strong knowledge of law in his field of expertise, with excellent judgement and analytical skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
South Africa
Members
Provided by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Alex De Wet
Bronwyn Brown
Fatima Gattoo
Mike Collins
Muhammad Gattoo
Head of Department
Muriel Serfontein
Natasha Fletcher
Samantha Kelly
Simone Franks