Baker McKenzie Expands African Footprint with Strategic Hire of Banking and Finance Team from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Baker McKenzie has hired a five-lawyer banking and finance team from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) in Johannesburg, marking a significant move in its ongoing expansion strategy. The team, led by Phetole Modika and Pitso Kortjaas, both of whom join as partners, is noted for their exceptional track record in leading banking and finance transactions across Africa. This lateral hire follows closely on the heels of Baker McKenzie’s recent acquisition of three transactional partners to its corporate M&A team in 2023. For more information, you can read the full article here.