Mr Michael Bailey > Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr > Cape Town, South Africa > Lawyer Profile

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
11 BUITENGRACHT STREET
CAPE TOWN 8001
South Africa
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Work Department

Banking, Finance & Projects

Position

Michael Bailey is a Senior Associate in our Banking, Finance & Projects practice. He is part of the team that advises on most areas of finance (debt and equity), projects finance, corporate finance, private equity transactions, corporate and commercial law.

Career

Michael began his career as a Candidate Attorney at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr in 2021. He was appointed as an Associate in 2022. Prior to joining Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, he worked in-house at a commodity brokerage.

Languages

English

Education

  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council
  • BA, University of Cape Town
  • LLB, University of Cape Town
  • LLM, University of Cape Town (with the coursework undertaken at Queen’s University, Canada)
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 2022

Lawyer Rankings

South Africa > Banking and finance

Led by Mashudu Mphafudi , the banking and finance practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has an excellent track record in assisting state-owned enterprises and prominent banks with cross-border transactions, often involving equity and debt capital markets matters; Ludwig Smith has particular expertise in the latter area. Mbali Khumalo is well versed in representing borrowers, investment banks, issuers and development finance institutions in a broad range of transactions. Kuda Chimedza‘s practice takes in project and corporate finance matters, and Michael Bailey brings experience in advising on private equity transactions. Jess Reid left the firm to take up an in-house position in July 2024.