Spearheaded by Vivien Chaplin, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's 'knowledgeable' mining and minerals team often represents key industry players, as well as mid-tier and junior miners. Chaplin continues to secure major clients, providing global support across the mining and energy sectors. Allan Reid advises on compliance and mineral-related matters across several African jurisdictions, Ian Hayes retains his blue-chip mining clients, and Burton Meyer assists multinational corporations with mining disputes. Rachel Kelly is active in aviation, retail, and technology-related mandates surrounding the mining industry, and Fiona Leppan specialises in health and safety.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- 'Allan Reid has been our external counsel for many years and his skill level and dedication to our file are noteworthy. Alan is recognised as a highly experienced senior attorney in the mining industry. Allan has guided us through many issues.'
- ‘The expertise, builds strong and long-standing relationships, quick turnarounds and solid understanding of our business and operations.’
- ‘Knowledgeable and always willing to assist.'
- ‘Always available and willing to listen to the requirements and needs.'
- 'The CDH team has both experience and depth of knowledge in the practice areas which are important to our business. This includes normal corporate affairs as well as community, regulatory, business and litigation matters. CDH also has a large enough pool of personnel to accommodate our needs in a timely manner for all areas of our business.'
Key clients
- Waterberg JV Resources
- Seriti Power
- South32
- ABSA Property Development
- Platinum Group Metals
- Sibanye-Stillwater
- Samancor Chrome
- Harmony Gold
- Kumba Iron Ore
- Anglo American
- Anglo Gold
- Rustenburg Platinum Mines
Lawyers
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Practice head
Vivien Chaplin
Other key lawyers
Allan Reid; Ian Hayes; Burton Meyer; Rachel Kelly; Fiona Leppan