Mr Jaco Meyer > Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr > Cape Town, South Africa > Lawyer Profile
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11 BUITENGRACHT STREET
CAPE TOWN 8001
South Africa
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Mr Jaco Meyer
Work Department
Corporate & Commercial
Position
Jaco Meyer is a Director in our Corporate & Commercial practice. He focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial transactions, black economic empowerment transactions, company law and corporate governance. Jaco has experience in advising on the acquisition and divestment of companies and businesses in South Africa and Australia, including due diligence and the corporate and commercial aspects regarding implementation of those transactions
Career
Jaco joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr in April 2020. He was previously at a multinational firm in Melbourne, Australia. Jaco was appointed Senior Associate in 2021 and was appointment Director in September 2022.
Languages
English
Memberships
Golden Key Honour Society
Education
- Non-Award Undergraduate | Australian Catholic University | 2019
- Postgraduate Certificate: Advanced Company Law I | University of the Witwatersrand | 2018
- Bachelor of Laws (cum laude) | North-West University | 2015
- Year of admission as an attorney: 2018
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Lawyer Rankings
South Africa > Commercial, corporate and M&A
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr‘s ‘exceptional‘ corporate and commercial team is ‘extremely efficient‘, with ‘deep knowledge of deals structuring‘ and ‘extensive experience in M&A‘. Ian Hayes
, who heads up the practice, is highly regarded for his expertise in advising on the full range of commercial and corporate matters, often for clients in the retail, telecoms, and mining sectors. Willem Jacobs is sought after for his excellent track record in M&A, and is well versed in handling transactions with cross-border elements. Jaco Meyer‘s workload includes assisting with the acquisitions and disposals of companies and businesses in South Africa. Roxanna Valayathum garners praise for her ‘exceptional responsiveness and commitment‘. Shameegh Allen brings experience in corporate restructurings. Justine Krige left the firm in October 2023.