CDH Conversations

Furthermore, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) have enabled users to connect and communicate with people who are on the other side of the world with a few strokes of a keyboard. However, it is unfortunately not uncommon for users of social media platforms to misuse or abuse these platforms.  In today's podcast, we discuss the dangers of social media us...

Parties to a construction contract usually agree to the obligation to conclude separate financial arrangements with third parties for the purposes of ensuring financial security and project success. Parties to a construction contract usually agree to the obligation to conclude separate financial arrangements with third parties for the purposes of ensuring financial security and project success. On...

Retha Beerman, Director and head of the CDH Knowledge Management department; Calinka Murray, Practice Development Director in our Dispute Resolution practice; Kirsty de Sousa, Professional Support Lawyer in our Real Estate Law practice, and Stephanie Goncalves, Professional Support Lawyer in our Banking, Finance & Projects practice, and Knowledge Management department joined CDH Conversations...

Retha Beerman , Director and head of the CDH Knowledge Management department;  Calinka Murray , Practice Development Director in our Dispute Resolution practice;  Kirsty de Sousa , Professional Support Lawyer in our Real Estate Law practice; and Stephanie Goncalves , Professional Support Lawyer in our Finance & Banking practice and Knowledge Management department, joined CDH Conversations for...

On 16 May 2024, CDH Kenya hosted a breakfast forum for a diverse group of industry leaders from banking and finance, private equity, logistics, betting, and education. The event centred on critical tax proposals outlined in the recently unveiled Finance Bill 2024.   A shared concern emerged among participants: Kenya's economic resilience and attractiveness are threatened by frequent, poorly ti...

Guarantees are common in construction and engineering projects. Performance guarantees are designed to ensure that the contractor delivers goods or performs services in accordance with the terms of the contract. If the contractor fails to perform in terms of the contract, it is likely that the employer will suffer a loss. This may be because of delay or because the employer is obliged to pay a hig...

In this first episode Njeri Wagacha, talks to CEO, Christine Maina and COO, Jacklyne Iminza-Anyamba of EAVCA. In this first episode of the CDH and EAVCA podcast series, CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha, talks to the recently appointed EAVCA Chief Executive Officer, Christine Maina, and Chief Operating Officer, Jacklyne Iminza-Anyamba. They take a deep dive into EAVCA as an institution, the the jour...

The upcoming Freedom Day on 27 April 2024 marks 30 years since our country's first democratic vote. In this episode, produced in commemoration of Freedom Day, CDH Pro Bono & Human Rights Director, Brigitta Mangale sits down with 4 inspiring women dedicated to making a positive contribution in their local communities and to human rights awareness in all spaces. Janet Jobson, CEO: Desmond &a...

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. This months guests discuss the dynamic world of private equity and venture capital in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit held from 22 to 26 April 2024. Delve into the intricate balance between Africa's developmental aspirations and the pursuit of profitable...

Parties to a construction contract usually agree to the inclusion of separate financial arrangements with third parties for the purposes of ensuring financial security and project success. Parties to a construction contract usually agree to the inclusion of separate financial arrangements with third parties for the purposes of ensuring financial security and project success. One such arrangement i...

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes her podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In March we celebrated International Women's Day and to commemorate this Njeri talked to Anne Muraya – Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte East Africa.  Anne talks about her long career at Deloitte, what she has learned along the way, and her life's philosophy.  This episode is a must-listen for an...

As South Africa grapples with a surge in industrial action and violent strikes, it is imperative for employers to stay abreast of South Africa's labour laws to mitigate risks effectively and safeguard their interests. Join Hugo Pienaar and Leila Moosa from our employment law department in this podcast where they discuss the distinction between disputes of right and disputes of interest; the im...

Director Tayyibah Suliman and Consultant Emma Kingdon, in the Technology & Communications sector of our Corporate & Commercial practice, joined CDH Conversations to discuss the impact of the US actors' and screenwriters' strike on the audio-visual content production industry in South Africa, and what AI and the increasing dominance of streaming platforms can mean for local creators...

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. In honour of IWD, a panel of CDH Kenya's inspiring women – Partner Lydia A. Owuor, Senior Associate Rizichi Kashero-Ondego, Associate Stefani Wanjeri, and Trainee Advocate Nicole Mutung'a – j...

In episode two of our Beyond 16 Days Series, Director Brigitta Mangale and Senior Associate Elgene Roos in the Pro Bono & Humans Rights practice unpack the importance of Human Rights Day and exploring constitutional damages as an effective remedy. They are both passionate about women's rights and the fight against violence for women. While they appreciate the opportunity to shine the spotl...

From the majestic rise and fall of Bafana Bafana , South Africa's national team, to the grace to grass story of the Nigerian Super Eagles and the trumpeting victory of the Ivorian Elephants at the finals, the AFCON has so truly entered the realm of the fabulous, but in this podcast, we shall focus outside the pitch.   Outside the spectacle and fanfare, the COMESA Competition Commission ( CCC )...

Brigitta Mangale and Elgene Roos in the Pro Bono & Human Rights practice, are both passionate about women's rights and the fight against violence for women. They both run practices that drive strategic litigation and project work in this space. While Brigitta and Elgene both appreciate the opportunity to shine a spotlight on these issues during the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violenc...

On 28 November 2023, The High Court of Kenya held that the housing levy as framed in Finance Act, 2023 is unconstitutional. Subsequently, the government gazetted the Affordable Housing Bill 2023 as an attempt to cure the highlighted defects from the court judgement. Furthermore, the government made an appeal and while pending the hearing and determination of the same, it sought a stay of execution...

Listen to Jackwell Feris and Njeri Wagacha as they discuss and provide their insights on the critical discussions taking place during this year's 30th Invest in Africa Mining Indaba under the theme “ Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining ” in Cape Town. In an era where critical minerals are imperative for the just energy transition for the world to re...

Boardrooms are not courtrooms! In today's podcast, Anli Bezuidenhout and Malesela Letwaba discuss the differences, advantages, disadvantages, and application of formal disciplinary procedures vis-a-vis informal disciplinary procedures. South African labour law has in recent years seen a shift away from formal disciplinary procedures that incorporate all the ccoutrements of a criminal trial, in...

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes her podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In today's ever-changing business landscape, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. This month's episode features Catherine Igathe, Managing Director, and Founder of Ortus Solutions Group. Drawing on her extensive experience in multinational companies and her passion for developing young l...

In this insightful conversation, these accomplished women who serve as exemplary figures in the legal profession, discuss how they successfully navigate the telecoms industry in Kenya.    Wangechi and Linda share compelling narratives about their professional journeys, shedding light on their roles at Safaricom and its profound influence and extensive presence across the African continent. The dis...

Kylene Weyers, Director in our Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency sector, together with Gideon Slabbert, Juliette de Hutton, and Prof Andre Boraine joined CDH Conversations to discuss the controversial recent judgment of Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd & Another v Mkhombo NO & Others (2023-079991) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1097 (2 October 2023), as well as various other ancillary aspects stemmi...

In this episode of the CDH Women Empowerment podcast series, we speak to Nomlayo Mabhena-Mlilo, in our Dispute Resolution practice. Nomlayo shares her inspiring journey of becoming a lawyer, emphasising her significant achievement of becoming the youngest black female attorney to be admitted as a conveyancer at just 23 years old. She delves into her motivation behind this achievement, highlighting...

Tendai Jangara, Director in our Dispute Resolution practice and Head of our Corporate & White-Collar Investigations sector, joined CDH Conversations for another episode of the CDH Women Empowerment podcast series. In this conversation, we delve into her journey as a lawyer, the significance of corporate and white-collar investigations in South Africa, evolving trends in corporate crime, and th...