Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s shipping and transport team boasts expertise across the aviation, rail, construction machinery, defence, and heavy equipment sectors. Vivien Chaplin works closely with aviation clients, Rachel Kelly is experienced in de-merger cases, and Quintin Honey focuses on commercial and transport matters across the aviation, yellow goods, construction machinery, and defence industries. Lebohang Mabidikane assesses competition effects in shipping and airlines, while Jaco Meyer advises public and private clients active in aviation, logistics, and drones-related work. Petr Erasmus and Belinda Scriba are also key contacts in the practice.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Knowledgeable and willing to assist.'
- ‘Always available and listen to requirements and needs.'
- ‘Strong full service practice across SA legal services.'
Key clients
- FlySafair
- Federal Express Corporation
- FedEx Express South Africa
- South African Department of Transport
- South32
- Samancor Manganese
- Hotazel Manganese Mines
- Hillside Aluminium
- Thungela Resources
- USC GmbH
- Imperial Group
- Airlink
Other key lawyers
Vivien Chaplin; Rachel Kelly; Quintin Honey; Lebohang Mabidikane; Jaco Meyer; Petr Erasmus; Belinda Scriba