CDH Conversations

Since 2013, CDH's Pro Bono & Human Rights practice (Pro Bono practice) has been at the heart of our firm's commitment to making a real difference. Over the past decade, our Pro Bono practice has passionately championed the cause of public interest, providing pro bono legal support to clients in need. The decision to establish a dedicated practice was motivated by our belief ingiving back to the communities in which we operate and in the power of the legal profession to spark positive change.

Access to justice is a fundamental right, and Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) is committed to making that right a reality through its Pro Bono services. In this episode, ThobekaNomazizi Dhlamini, Candidate Attorney is joined by our Nairobi team, Brian Muchiri, Senior Associate and Lauriene Maingi, Associate, to discuss the critical legal issues addressed through their Pro Bono work in Kenya. They willexplore the diverse range of cases handled by the Nairobi office, providing insights into the challenges faced by vulnerable groups and the ways in which Pro Bono legal assistance has provided crucial support. Join us for adiscussion on the importance of Pro Bono services and hear insightful matters of impact in our Nairobi office.

Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes

To kick off the year, Njeri sits down with Paul Breloff, CEO & Co-Founder of Shortlist. Paul, a serial entrepreneur, strongly believes in the power of African talent to drive business growth across the continent. Since its launch in 2016, Shortlist has supported over 1,000 companies and 1.5 million jobseekers across 30 countries.

If you are looking for a fresh start this year, this episode is the perfect place to begin.

Every month, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes

Risper epitomises excellence, exemplified by her remarkable journey. At just 32, she was chosen to lead Absa’s audit function, and she has continued to thrive, transitioning from audit to her current role as CFO.

From her conversation, four key insights stand out:

In the latest episode of our CDH Conversations Empowerment Podcast Series, Lena and Alex, explore how tax policies can address economic and social challenges affecting African women.

Key topics include:

The role of tax policy in reducing the gender pay gap.

Successful tax relief programmes for women in Africa.

Designing tax measures to support low-income households and working mothers.

Strategies to encourage gender pay equity through tax incentives.

Regulation of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) became the focus owing to the recent determination in the case of Samasource EPZ Limited t/a Sama v Meta Platforms, Incorporated & 186 Others; Kenya Human Rights Commission & 8 Others (Interested Parties) [2024] KECA 1152 (KLR).

Since 2011, CDH's Pro Bono & Human Rights practice (Pro Bono practice) has been at the heart of our firm's commitment to making a real difference. Over the past decade, our Pro Bono practice has passionately championed the cause of public interest, providing pro bono legal support to clients in need.

The decision to establish a dedicated practice was motivated by our belief in giving back to the communities in which we operate and in the power of the legal profession to spark positive change.

But our contribution to access to justice doesn’t end with our Pro Bono practice. Across our entire firm, fee-earners have eagerly and generously volunteered their expertise to provide pro bono assistance. This collective effort demonstrates our firm's commitment to social justice and our belief that access to quality legal representation should never be a privilege, but a right.

In Episode 3 of our series, Justice and Public Interest on the Mic, Elgene Roos, Senior Associate in the Pro Bono & Human Rights practice, explores vital pathways to citizenship under the South African Citizenship Act 88 of 1995. This episode delves into sections 2(2), 2(3), and 4(3), highlighting the significance of citizenship rights and the laws that protect them. Elgene is joined by esteemed guests, Jacquie Cassette, Director, and Practice Head of the Pro Bono & Human Rights practice and Palesa Maloisane, an Attorney from Lawyers for Human Rights. Together, they shed light on the importance of citizenship as both a legal status and a cornerstone of belonging within the community. Tune in to gain insights into how CDH's pro bono work promotes justice and access to citizenship for all South Africans.

Since 2011, CDH's Pro Bono & Human Rights practice (Pro Bono practice) has been at the heart of our firm's commitment to making a real difference. Over the past decade, our Pro Bono practice has passionately championed the cause of public interest, providing pro bono legal support to clients in need. The decision to establish a dedicated practice was motivated by our belief in giving back to the communities in which we operate and in the power of the legal profession to spark positive change.

But our contribution to access to justice doesn’t end with our Pro Bono practice. Across our entire firm, fee-earners have eagerly and generously volunteered their expertise to provide pro bono assistance. This collective effort demonstrates our firm's commitment to social justice and our belief that access to quality legal representation should never be a privilege, but a right.

In the second episode of Justice and Public Interest on the Mic podcast series, Mbonisi Ndlovu, Associate in the Trusts & Estates practice joins Thobeka Dhlamini, Candidate Attorney in the Pro Bono & Humans Rights practice. Together, they delve into the intricate world of trusts and estates, shedding light on their significant role in pro bono matters.

Tune in as they unravel the complexities of trusts and estates law, exploring the nuances of creating and managing trusts. And discover how our Trusts & Estates team at CDH is committed to giving back to the community through volunteer work at the Master of the High Court's Helpdesk.  

Lucinde Rhoodie and Belinda Scriba in the Corporate Debt, Turnaround & Restructuring sector recorded an episode of CDH Conversations on Monday, 21 October 2024, where they spoke about the ongoing battle between South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the business rescue practitioners and business rescue scenarios.

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In this month’s podcast, Njeri spoke with Kageni Mbungu, Director of Compliance, Anne Muruka, Head of Commercial and Legal, and Evelyn Manasseh, also Head of Commercial and Legal, all from M-Kopa Kenya

Almost two years after the Companies Act was amended to provide for a beneficial ownership disclosure regime, questions still abound as to its interpretation and implementation.

What if there is a trust involved in the control structure? Is a director a beneficial owner? Where does the so-called "5% rule" come from?

Director, Yaniv Kleitman and Professional Support Lawyer, Roxanne Bain in our Corporate & Commercial practice, sit down to discuss all your burning questions and give practical advice on how to approach beneficial ownership filings.