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The public interest assessment element of merger control has undergone significant transformation since the Competition Act's inception.
While nobody would debate the urgent need for socio-economic change and transformation in South Africa, the extent to which the Competition Authorities, as gatekeepers for merger control, ought to be placing onerous policy obligations on an increasingly beleaguered M&A space remains a subject of debate. Do the ends justify the means, or is the policy extracting rents from merging parties?
In this podcast, legal experts Chris Charter and Duran Naidoo delve into the evolution of the public interest paradigm, analysing how it has shaped merger assessments and its broader implications for South Africa.
The conversation reflects on the public interest assessment pre and post-legislative amendments to the Competition Act. They discuss how the amendments have expanded the scope of public interest considerations, compelling merging parties to address not just traditional competition concerns in merger filings, but also a range of public interest factors. They also discuss strategies for navigating the complexities of the regulator’s expectations, emphasising the importance of merging parties being proactive and creative when dealing with the public interest assessment. -
Tax & Exchange Control Director, Howmera Parak and Associate, Puleng Mothabeng engage in a dynamic conversation about the current state of women's representation in the legal and tax professions in South Africa. Puleng shares her journey, highlighting the barriers she has encountered and her vision for the future. Howmera discusses her experiences, the progress made over the years, and the initiatives in place to support women in the tax field.
Together, they explore how increasing women's representation can drive encourage more women to pursue a career in tax and offer practical advice to young women aspiring to enter the profession.
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Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'.
This month's guest is Eric Mwangi, Director Technology Innovation at Capita. Eric is currently a programme lead, working on the UK governments Level up programme. He is a founding memberof Fairbanc and is investor and advisor to FINGO.
Listen to this success story which is an inspiration of all founders, entrepreneurs, and dreamers.
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CDH is excited to bring another episode in our CDH Conversations Women's Empowerment series as part of commemorating Women's Month this year. Hosted byYvonne Mkefa, Director in the Employment Law practice, in our latest episode, Yvonne is joined by Nadeem Mahomed, Director in our Employment Law practice andKnowledge Management Department, to discuss effective legal frameworks for preventing workplace harassment, fostering inclusive environments, and advocating for systemic changes to address gender inequality.
We believe these conversations are crucial in highlighting the issues affecting women and recognising the importance of these discussions throughout the year.
Click here to listen our more conversations about womenempowerment - https://www.cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com/news/podcasts/series/women-empowerment
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CDH is excited to bring another episode in our CDH Conversations Women's Empowerment series as part of commemorating Women's Month this year.
In commemoration of Women's Month, CDH is proud to present a special podcast series dedicated to women's empowerment.
Join us as we discuss the critical legal protections for LGBTQ+ women in the workplace with Employment Law Directors, Asma Cachalia and Nadeem Mahomed. Learn about the significant challenges that LGBTQ+ women face and understand how workplace culture can be improved and how existing laws can be used to ensure a safer, more inclusive environment. Don’t miss this insightful conversation aimed at fostering equality and support for all women. -
The South African construction sector is under siege from extortion, which has escalated from sporadic incidents in 2015 to a widespread crisis. This illicit activity is often attributed to unlawfulactivities conducted organised extortionists and criminal organisations also known as the construction mafia.
Proactive stakeholder engagement is imperative to mitigate the detrimental effects of criminal elements on construction projects. Fostering positive relationships with affected communities, through established channels, is essential for the successful implementation and sustainability of infrastructure initiatives.
Join Director, Sentebale Makara and Candidate Attorney, Thobeka Dhlamini from ourConstruction & Engineering sector where they discuss the construction mafia, its operations, and some practical strategies for mitigating its impact.
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In this episode of CDH conversations, ZacharyKokosioulis and Tayyibah Suliman discuss the role of women within the technology law space, and also discuss emerging trends and corporate practices of the technology sector at large.
Tayyibah Suliman is a Director in our Corporate &Commercial practice and is the Sector Head for our Technology & Communications specialisation. Having spent majority of her career within the technology sector she shares her experiences as a woman in the technology law sector and explores potential challenges women face within the industry, developing trends of the technology sector as well as advice to anybody wishing to make an entrance into the industry.
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Furthermore, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) have enabled users to connect and communicate with people who are on the other side of the world with a few strokes of a keyboard. However, it is unfortunately not uncommon for users of social media platforms to misuse or abuse these platforms.
In today's podcast, we discuss the dangers of social media use in the workplace, the steps that the legislature has taken to address the growing trend of abusive information being shared online and the measures that employers can put in place to mitigate the risks associated with social media in the workplace.
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Parties to a construction contract usually agree to the obligation to conclude separate financial arrangements with third parties for the purposes of ensuring financial security and project success.
Parties to a construction contract usually agree to the obligation to conclude separate financial arrangements with third parties for the purposes of ensuring financial security and project success. One such arrangement is a retention guarantee. Although not as popular as the other form of guarantees (i.e., Advance Payment and Performance Guarantees) in the South African construction industry, this arrangement offers protection to the Employer through providing financial security for the correction of defects that may manifest and which the Contractor fails to remedy.
Join Khaya Mantengu and Zodwa Malinga in the Construction & Engineering sector where they discuss the purpose of retention guarantees, the parties to such arrangement and what the parties should consider when agreeing to such guarantees.
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Retha Beerman, Director and head of the CDH Knowledge Management department; Calinka Murray, Practice Development Director in our Dispute Resolution practice; Kirsty de Sousa, Professional Support Lawyer in our Real Estate Law practice, and Stephanie Goncalves, Professional Support Lawyer in our Banking, Finance & Projects practice, and Knowledge Management department joined CDH Conversations for the second episode of a three-part series on " Empowering women in legal support roles".
In this episode we hear from our guests as they share their unique experiences and perspectives on navigating the legal realm, embracing innovation and disruptions in the legal industry.
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Retha Beerman, Director and head of the CDH Knowledge Management department; CalinkaMurray, Practice Development Director in our Dispute Resolution practice; Kirsty de Sousa, Professional Support Lawyer in our Real Estate Law practice; and Stephanie Goncalves, Professional Support Lawyer in our Finance & Banking practice and Knowledge Management department, joined CDH Conversations for a three-part series on "Empowering women in legal support roles".
In the first episode, we delve into our journeys into law, what we do, and how our rolesdiffer from the "standard" lawyer roles.
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On 16 May 2024, CDH Kenya hosted a breakfast forum for a diverse group of industry leaders from banking and finance, private equity, logistics, betting, and education.
The event centred on critical tax proposals outlined in the recently unveiled Finance Bill 2024.
A shared concern emerged among participants: Kenya's economic resilience and attractiveness are threatened by frequent, poorly timed, and inadequately designed tax amendments. Specific anxieties were voiced regarding the Bill's proposed hikes in financial service taxes and the new motor vehicle tax.
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Guarantees are common in construction andengineering projects. Performance guarantees are designed to ensure that the contractor delivers goods or performs services in accordance with the terms of the contract. If the contractor fails to perform in terms of the contract, it is likely that the employer will suffer a loss.
This may be because of delay or because the employer is obliged to pay a higher price to acquire the goods or services elsewhere or in procuring completion of therelevant works or projects. This instrument will include a financial cap on the issuer's liability, and it is used by parties as a means of protection against non-performance by the other party and for this reason, they are often referred to as "performance security".
Listen to Construction & Engineering Sector Head and Director, Clive Rumsey and Candidate Attorney, Iva Babayi as they discuss performance guarantees in constructioncontracts. -
In this first episode Njeri Wagacha, talks to CEO, Christine Maina and COO, Jacklyne Iminza-Anyamba of EAVCA.
In this first episode of the CDH and EAVCA podcast series, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha, talks to the recently appointed EAVCA Chief Executive Officer, Christine Maina, and Chief Operating Officer, Jacklyne Iminza-Anyamba. They take a deep dive into EAVCA as an institution, the the journey it has taken over the past 10 years since inception, developments in the industry, what they are doing today, and its vision and plans for the future.
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The upcoming Freedom Day on 27 April 2024 marks 30 years since our country's first democratic vote. In this episode, produced in commemoration of Freedom Day, CDH Pro Bono & Human Rights Director, Brigitta Mangale sits down with 4 inspiring women dedicated to making a positive contribution in their local communities and to human rights awareness in all spaces.
Janet Jobson, CEO: Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, Sanelisiwe Sibiya, Group Legal Advisor (Litigation): Nedbank, Mbali Maseko, Organisation Development: Investec, and Nosihle Dlamini – Senior Manager: Toyota Manufacturing, SA discuss the role business and civil society can play in current times in honour of the human rights and liberties fought for during the apartheid regime.
All participants share the contributions their organisations have made in support of local communities, and share their thoughts on how we all – individuals, society and business alike – can play our part in upholding our constitutional democracy. -
Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. This months guests discuss the dynamic world of private equity and venture capital in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit held from 22 to 26 April 2024.
Delve into the intricate balance between Africa's developmental aspirations and the pursuit of profitable investments. Njeri, engages in a captivating conversation with George Odo, Senior Partner and Head of Eastern and Southern Africa from AfricInvest Capital Partners, and Lilian Oyando, Associate Partner and East Africa Regional Head at Goodwell Investments.
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Parties to a construction contract usually agree to the inclusion of separate financial arrangements with third parties for the purposes of ensuring financial security and project success.
Parties to a construction contract usually agree to the inclusion of separate financial arrangements with third parties for the purposes of ensuring financial security and project success. One such arrangement is requiring an advance payment guarantee. This guarantee, typically issued by a bank or insurer for and on behalf of the Contractor, offers a safety net to the Employer where it has agreed to provide the Contractor with an advance payment under the contract.
Join Zodwa Malinga and Iva Babayi from our Construction & Engineering sector, where they discuss the purpose of advance payment guarantees, the parties to the guarantee, and what the parties should consider in the advance payment guarantee.
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Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes her podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In March we celebrated International Women's Day and to commemorate this Njeri talked to Anne Muraya – Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte East Africa. Anne talks about her long career at Deloitte, what she has learned along the way, and her life's philosophy.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking insights from a successful female leader. -
As South Africa grapples with a surge in industrial action and violent strikes, it is imperative for employers to stay abreast of South Africa's labour laws to mitigate risks effectively and safeguard their interests.
Join Hugo Pienaar and Leila Moosa from our employment law department in this podcast where they discuss the distinction between disputes of right and disputes of interest; the implications of protected versus unprotected strike; mechanisms to respond to unprotected and violent strikes and provide pragmatic guidance for employers navigating the ever-evolving complexities of the SouthAfrican labour landscape.
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Director Tayyibah Suliman and Consultant Emma Kingdon, in the Technology & Communications sector of our Corporate & Commercial practice, joined CDH Conversations to discuss the impact of the US actors' and screenwriters' strike on the audio-visual content production industry inSouth Africa, and what AI and the increasing dominance of streaming platforms can mean for local creators and producers. They also express some non-binding views on the 2024 Oscars!
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