The ‘professional’ real estate team at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has  strength in advising on prominent residential property developments, and is equally adept at handling high-profile financing work in the space. Muhammad Gattoo, who heads up the practice, stands out for his work the sector, while. John Webber is well-versed in handling land development and use conversion mandate. High-value deals have been prominent Fatima Gattoo‘s recent workload; and Mike Collins regularly advises prominent commercial banks on their finance activities. Simóne Franks is noted for her strength in assisting with property-related transfers and notarial matters, and Bridget Witts-Hewinson’s practice also takes in conveyancing work.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘John Webber is excellent at problem solving and understands our business very well, which is incredibly useful. ’

  • ‘Mike Collins is straight forward and gets the job done.’

  • ‘Most efficient and effective conveyancers I have ever worked with and I have worked with many. If Simone is not available, then someone else will get in touch with me on the same day.’

  • 'If I have major value property transfers, I go to this team first.’
  • ‘CDH has a wide variety of expertise and is a one stop shop for all your legal needs.'

  • ‘John is dependable and a problem solver of note. His knowledge of property development and complex property related transactions is of critical importance to our business.'

Clients clés

  • Sun International
  • Attacq
  • Texton
  • Century Property Developments
  • Tsogo Sun Casinos
  • Sable Place Properties
  • King Air
  • Game Camp
  • HBZ Bank
  • Vukile Property Fund

Points forts

Advised Attacq on the ZAR 1.07 billion acquisition of a 20% stake in the Mall of Africa retail development project.
Advised Balwin Properties on the acquisition of development rights, secured by a long-term lease, for 1,240 residential units within the Ntshongweni development.

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

Muhammad Gattoo

Autres avocats clés

John Webber; Simóne Franks; Fatima Gattoo; Samantha Kelly; Bridget Witts-Hewinson; Natasha Fletcher; Mike Collins