Mr Shameegh Allen > 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

Corporate & Commercial

Position

Shameegh Allen is a Director in our Corporate & Commercial practice. Shameegh specialises in mergers and acquisitions, company law and corporate restructuring, and has unique expertise in advising on numerous complex commercial transactions.

Career

After graduating summa cum laude from the University of the Western Cape, Shameegh joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a Candidate Attorney in 2018. Shameegh was appointed as an Associate in our Corporate and Commercial practice in 2020, and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in the same year.

Languages

English

Education

  • LLB (summa cum laude), University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, SA.
  • BA Sports​, Recreation and Exercise Science, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, SA.
  • BA Honours Sport and Exercise Science, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, SA.
  • Year of admission: 2020

Lawyer Rankings

South Africa > Commercial, corporate and M&A

(Leading associates)

Shameegh Allen – Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

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.