Ian Hayes > Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr > Johannesburg, South Africa > Lawyer Profile
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Offices
1 PROTEA PLACE
SANDTON
JOHANNESBURG 2196
South Africa
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Ian Hayes
Work Department
Corporate and Commercial
Position
Ian Hayes is a Director and the Head of our Corporate & Commercial practice. As evidenced through market recognition, Ian is regarded as one of South Africa’s foremost M&A specialists. Ian’ areas of expertise include mergers & acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance, capital markets and structuring and restructuring of businesses.
Career
Ian commenced his articles at Cliffe Dekker & Todd in 1991 and remained with the firm until September 2012. Ian moved onto ENSafrica as Director, joint head and subsequently joint business unit leader of the corporate commercial department. Ian rejoined CDH in 2021. In June 2023 he was appointed as the Head of the Corporate & Commercial practice.
Languages
English
Education
- BA, University of the Witwatersrand
- LLB, University of the Witwatersrand
- Leadership in Professional Service Firms, Harvard Business School
- Admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Lawyer Rankings
South Africa > Commercial, corporate and M&A
(Hall of Fame)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.
South Africa > Mining
(Hall of Fame)Lawyer Rankings
- Commercial, corporate and M&A South Africa
- Hall of Fame South Africa > Mining
- Hall of Fame South Africa > Commercial, corporate and M&A