Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Dispute Resolution; Corporate & Commercial; Competition Law; Constitutional; Public Law, and Litigation.

Patrick Kauta is the Namibia Managing Partner and Director in our Dispute Resolution practice. His areas of expertise include Corporate & Commercial, Competition Law, Constitutional, Public Law, and Litigation. Patrick has played a key role in major commercial transactions and as a Consultant to the Competition Commission. His judicial experience includes Supreme Court appearances and as Acting High Court Judge.

Patrick co-founded Kauta, Basson & Kamuhanga Inc. in 2001, and led the 2006 merger that formed Dr Weder, Kauta & Hoveka Inc. (WKH). As a Senior Partner, he has played a central role in shaping the firm's direction and growth.

Patrick was appointed as the Namibia Managing Partner of Kauta, Barendse and Kishi Inc t/a CDH Namibia, effective 1 September 2025.

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B.Juris Law degree, University of Durban: 1993 LLB Law Degree, University of Natal: 1995