LAWYER PROFILE

David Pinnock

Global 2026

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Private Equity

South Africa

3 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

South Africa

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Global

Practice Areas

Corporate & Commercial

Mergers & Acquisitions

The Companies Act

Listings, Stock Exchanges & Public Documents

Private Equity

Technology & Communications

Career

David Pinnock is a Director in our Corporate & Commercial practice and Joint Sector Head for our Private Equity sector. David specialises in mergers and acquisitions and has experience in a wide range of transactional work (both public and private equity). David also has broad experience in corporate finance and other corporate and commercial work.

Publications

Available here

https://www.cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com/en/news/index.html?contact=/en/people/david-pinnock.html

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity - South Africa

Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Pinnock continues to be recognised for his deep understanding of the private equity market in South Africa. He particularly impresses for his skilful handling of a range of private equity transactions, including divestments, restructurings and rights offerings.

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Corporate/M&A - South Africa

Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Pinnock is respected for his ability to advise a range of domestic and international clients on cross-border investments and acquisitions. His client roster includes names from the aviation and hospitality sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David Pinnock is my most recommended lawyer. He is extremely commercial.
Private EquityChambers Global Guide
David Pinnock can get the deal done.
Private EquityChambers Global Guide
David Pinnock is incredibly good: he's highly experienced, very commercial and a good technical lawyer as well.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
David Pinnock is my most recommended lawyer. He is extremely commercial.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide