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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

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Real Estate - South Africa

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 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 advised Commercial Dynamics on a bulk housing project involving over 1,000 property transfers and mortgage bonds.

Strengths

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The law firm has consistently gone above and beyond to tailor services to the client's specific needs. The team's attention to detail and understanding of business context is invaluable.

Real Estate respondent
Global

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has a team of well experienced advocates and attorneys in different fields who have thorough knowledge and expertise in the matters on hand.

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The team gives excellent attention to detail, quick responses and is always available.

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Notable Practitioners

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John Webber
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John Webber
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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 master in his field, boasting many years of invaluable experience.

His brilliant mind quickly understands and resolves complicated issues, and his exceptional client service and communication skills are always efficient and prompt.

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Muhammad Gattoo
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Muhammad Gattoo
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Band 3

Head of department Muhammad Gattoo is very active in the South African real estate sphere, frequently advising banks and investors.

Muhammad Gattoo is experienced in his field, with a good knowledge and understanding of legal issues.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

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Real Estate
John Webber
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John Webber
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Band 1
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Muhammad Gattoo
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Muhammad Gattoo
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Band 3
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Members

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Alex De Wet

Bronwyn Brown

Fatima Gattoo

Mike Collins

Muhammad Gattoo

Head of Department

Muriel Serfontein

Natasha Fletcher

Samantha Kelly

Simone Franks