Profile
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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.
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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
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‘This team not only has an exceptional knowledge of the relevant substantive law and regulatory requirements, but finds innovative solutions that meet our business needs, whilst at all times ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.'
‘Apart from Peter Hesseling's undoubted legal acumen and the wealth of knowledge he carries from his years' of experience in this field, he always makes sure that he understands his client's business imperatives and is able to craft legal solutions that meet these requirements, whilst conveying complicated legal principles in simple and understandable terms.'
‘Extremely experienced and well-rounded team. Always responds timely and are always available even in difficult circumstances.’
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‘Technical competence and responsiveness.'
They are highly solution-oriented and thrive in complexity, are highly commercial and don't get caught in 'long grass' items. They have an incredible demeanour.'
‘Peter Hesseling has seen it all, is incredibly commercial and is seen as a true partner offering us sound deal advice.'
‘Very capable, engaged, quick response, ongoing communication, very skilled. The team also has a diverse body, enabling us to reach into their Tax or HR teams or any others as required.'
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