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Corné Lewis

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

South Africa

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Dispute resolution

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is well-known for handling complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, and high-stakes cross-border disputes across a diverse range of industries. It’s 'extremely focused and dedicated' team is led by Rishaban Moodley, who focuses on commercial litigation, administrative law, and forensic investigations with a strong track record in corporate probes and key mining-related cases. Dual-qualified Tim Fletcher leads on some of the most high-profile disputes in the country,  Lucinde Rhoodie boasts expertise in complex commercial, insolvency, banking, and regulatory litigation, and Clive Rumsey’s expertise lies in construction, engineering, and insurance law disputes. Anja Hofmeyr focuses on commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, and administrative review applications, while Jackwell Feris is well-known for his expertise in both domestic and international arbitrations, as well as mediation. Corne Lewis, Claudette Dutilleux, and Timothy Smit are also active members of the team, as are Imraan Abdullah and Burton Meyer. Corporate and white-collar investigations experts Annemari Krugel and Lebogang Makwela joined the team in August and October 2025 respectively.
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Phone
+27 (0)11 562 1042
Email
[email protected]
Profile
cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com

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Work Department
Dispute Resolution
Position

Corne is a Director in our Dispute Resolution practice. He has particular experience in the following sector: Gambling Law, Administrative and Public Law; Mining Law, Evictions, Forensic Investigations, Business Rescue and Liquidations.

Career

Corne began his career in 2009 as a Candidate Attorney at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. He was appointed as an Associate in January 2011. In 2013 Corne was promoted to Senior Associate. He was appointed as a Director in 2016.

Languages
English
Education
  • LLB, LLM (Import and Export law), University of the North-West (Potchefstroom Campus) 
  • Notary Public 
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 2011 
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Innovative legal solutions, quick turnaround times and diversity in the teams that work on our instructions.'

    ‘Very approachable, wide range of knowledge in dispute resolution.’

    ‘Good subject matter expertise, deep litigation experience, shrewd negotiation skills.'

    ‘Lucinde Rhoodie is an exceptional litigatgor.'

    ‘Claudette Dutilleux and Burton Meyer have brilliant skill sets, are experts in their field with vast knowledge, and provide timely solutions to complex problems.'

    ‘Excellent partner-led service and advice; fantastic availability and pro-active support.'

    ‘The strength and capability are the depth of knowledge and experience of the team as well as the decent, ethical approach to litigation. They fight fairly and clean.'

    ‘The CDH dispute resolution team are of high quality, very well experienced and extremely focused and dedicated.’

Key clients

  • Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Advtech Coca-Cola The Independent Institute of Education Liberty Group Liquid Telecommunications South African Lombard Insurance Company Mylan South Africa Nedbank Sun International Spar Group Tsebo Solutions Group Mediclinic Group Afrimat Atlantis Foundries Arrowgem Sasol Siyakha Supplier and Enterprise Development Trust South32 Samancor Chrome Shell Downstream South Africa Minister of Police National Commissioner Police Richards Bay Gas Power 2 Strategic Fuel Fund Association Puma Africa Holdings Puma Energy Properties Puma Energy Procurement South Africa Shadow Careers Shadow Academy Global NPC Glencore Global Business Centre Special Investigating Unit National Health Laboratory Services Vodacom Sibanye Stillwater