Aadil Patel > Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr > Johannesburg, South Africa > Lawyer Profile

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
1 PROTEA PLACE
SANDTON
JOHANNESBURG 2196
South Africa

Work Department

Employment Law. Public Law.

Position

Aadil Patel is the Head of our Employment Law practice. A thought leader in his field, he is recognised for his in-depth expertise in employment law and has acted extensively for various employers in both the public and private sector.

Aadil has worked across multiple jurisdictions in Africa and globally. He has presented on a wide array of legal topics to different audiences and is featured regularly in published articles.

Recognised by both his peers and his clients for his proficiency in employment law, Aadil’s track record includes having successfully advised and represented a number of state-owned enterprises as well as companies listed on the JSE and other employers.

Career

Aadil joined Cliffe Dekker (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) as a Director in 2006.

Languages

English

Memberships

  • The South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW)

Education

  • B Proc LLB LLM and H Dip (Company Law), University of the Witwatersrand
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 1999
  • Diploma in Pension Funds, University of the Witwatersrand (2012)
  • Completed the DLA Piper Harvard Leadership Programme from the Harvard Business School in 2012
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Lawyer Rankings

South Africa > Employment

(Leading individuals)

Aadil PatelCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s employment team reports an uptick in matters involving allegations of discrimination, and has also been kept busy handling disputes relating to strike management, a key area of expertise for Hugo Pienaar. Department head Aadil Patel represents prominent private and public sector employers in a wide range of employment issues, and Fiona Leppan is highly regarded for acting for engineering, mining and metals, financial services and retail clients. Imraan Mahomed is very experienced in handling employment litigation, compliance and transactional work. Anli Bezuidenhout and Phetheni Nkuna are key figures in the practice. Faryn Nana joined the team in July 2023.