CDH Conversations

Listen to Jackwell Feris and Njeri Wagacha as they discuss and

In an era where critical minerals are imperative for the just energy

In the conversation, Njeri and Jackwell generally unpack the evolving policy and legal framework in Africa for the exploitation of critical minerals required for a "new bold future" in particular when we look at the minerals required for the renewable energy sector,

Boardrooms are not courtrooms! In today's podcast, Anli Bezuidenhout and Malesela Letwaba discuss the differences, advantages, disadvantages, and application of formal disciplinary procedures vis-a-vis informal disciplinary procedures.

South African labour law has in recent years seen a shift away from

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes her podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In today's ever-changing business landscape, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. This month's episode features Catherine Igathe, Managing Director, and Founder of Ortus Solutions Group.
Drawing on her extensive experience in multinational companies and her passion for developing young leaders, Catherine shares her proven strategies for overcoming roadblocks, building resilient teams, and navigating the changing leadership landscape.

Delve into the first episode of Njeri Talks, where Njeri and

In this insightful conversation, these accomplished women who serve as exemplary figures in the legal profession, discuss how they successfully navigate the telecoms industry in Kenya. 
 
Wangechi and Linda share compelling narratives about their professional journeys, shedding light on their roles at Safaricom and its profound influence and extensive presence across the African continent. The discussion encompasses various facets such as regulatory frameworks, the

Their stories not only inspire but also provide practical wisdom for those aspiring to thrive in the dynamic realm of the legal industry while maintaining a fulfilling and purpose-driven life.

*The bank litigation referred to and cited in the Standard Newspaper was on 10 August 2008.

Kylene Weyers, Director in our Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency sector, together with Gideon Slabbert, Juliette de Hutton, and Prof Andre Boraine joined CDH Conversations to discuss the controversial recent judgment of Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd & Another v Mkhombo NO & Others (2023-079991) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1097 (2 October 2023), as well as various other ancillary aspects stemming from the judgment. The judgment concluded that post-commencement creditors in a business rescue (which includes post-commencement financiers) are not “creditors” as defined in Chapter 6 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, and therefore cannot vote on a business rescue plan.

Kylene discusses that the judgment failed to take into account the commercial realities of business rescue and she concludes that the judgment negatively impacts the prospects of future successful business rescues in our country. The speakers also consider the current legal position pursuant to the judgment, and further take a look at a comparative approach in international jurisdictions.

In this episode of the CDH Women Empowerment podcast series, we speak to Nomlayo Mabhena-Mlilo, in our Dispute Resolution practice. Nomlayo shares her inspiring journey of becoming a lawyer, emphasising her significant achievement of becoming the youngest black female attorney to be admitted as a conveyancer at just 23 years old. She delves into her motivation behind this achievement, highlighting her determination to address the lack of transformation in the property industry.

Tendai Jangara, Director in our Dispute Resolution practice and Head of our Corporate & White-Collar Investigations sector, joined CDH Conversations for another episode of the CDH Women Empowerment

Plus, get to know Tendai on a personal level as she discusses her hobbies, current reading list, and favourite shows to stream

Director and Head of the Trusts & Estates Practice Gretchen Barkhuizen-Barbosa, together with Senior Associate Emily West, joined CDH Conversations where they unpack the range of services the Trusts & Estates practice offers. They speak about unique challenges and triumphs faced by women in the legal profession. They also delve into the personal and professional values that helped shape their careers.   

Megan Rodgers and CEO of Kinetiko Energy, Nick de Blocq, unpack Kinetiko's gas development concept which has the potential to achieve a

Kinetiko Energy is listed on the Australian stock exchange and focuses on onshore gas exploration in South Africa. Kinetiko have been exploring for the resource in South Africa over a number of years and they recently announced that a reassessment of their multi-block resources, revealed a midpoint or 2C contingent resource of around 6 tcf of gas.

Listen as Nick describes this most significant and exciting moment in Kinetiko’s corporate journey in South Africa to date, as he shares details on what could potentially become South Africa’s largest onshore LNG project and a development concept which has the potential to achieve a cleaner energy transition solution for South Africa.

Puleng Mothabeng, Associate in the Tax & Exchange Control practice and JJ van der Walt, senior Associate in the Employment Law practice discuss a proposed tax amendment which may affect foreign companies that contract the services of persons working in South Africa and, set out some of the possible implications of this proposed amendments for relevant employers and employees