Led by Vivien Chaplin, the mining and minerals team at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr reports an uptick in mandates focusing on environmental and regulatory issues. Chaplin is a key contact for clients in the manganese and aluminium mining arenas, and has an excellent track record in handling offtake and supply agreements and regulatory matters. Allan Reid is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with three decades of expertise in mining and minerals law. Fiona Leppan advises on health and safety matters, and Rachel Kelly is active on mining-related corporate work. Burton Meyer has a strong reputation for advising on mining disputes.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

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

  • ‘Excellent subject matter knowledge and ability to apply the law to complex situations.'

  • ‘Viv Chaplin is a very experienced attorney and has the ability to deal with complex transactions, both commercial and mining related. She provides the client with practical and workable solutions.’

  • ‘The CDH mining team is an exceptional team of professionals. They are extremely pragmatic and approachable individuals who truly understand their clients, the environment and pressures we operate under.'

Clients clés

  • Waterberg JV Resources
  • Seriti Power
  • South32 (which includes Hotazel Manganese Mines and Hillside Aluminium)
  • ABSA Property Development
  • Platinum Group Metals
  • Sibanye Stillwater
  • Samancor Chrome
  • Harmony Gold
  • Kumba Iron Ore
  • Anglo American

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Responsable de la pratique

Vivien Chaplin

Autres avocats clés

Ian Hayes; Allan Reid; Fiona Leppan; Burton Meyer; Rachel Kelly