LAWYER PROFILE

Jacquie Cassette

Global 2026

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Ranked in 1 practice area

Administrative & Public Law

South Africa

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Pro Bono & Human Rigts

Career

Jacquie Cassette is a Director and Head of our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice. Jacquie is responsible for the management of the firm's pro bono and human rights practice, both with regard to its existing projects and individual matters, as well as the identification of future projects. She practiced as an advocate at the Johannesburg Bar for a number of years before she joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. At the bar she practiced mostly in the fields of constitutional and administrative law (public law), pension fund law as well as general commercial law. She also has experience in the advertising industry, having acted as the Chair of the Advertising Industry Tribunal for a few years.

Publications

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

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Administrative & Public Law - South Africa

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jacquie Cassette focuses her practice on the intersection of public law and human rights, assisting with a diverse spectrum of matters ranging from administrative and constitutional challenges to citizenship applications. She frequently represents individuals and independent institutions, and heads the firm's pro bono and human rights practice.

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Strengths

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Jacquie Cassette is diligent and kind in carrying out her mandates.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Global Guide
I would say that she has great leadership qualities that she brings to her work. She is very skilled - an exceptional lawyer even in strategic litigation.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Global Guide