Patel wins Client Choice International award

The awards survey senior corporate counsel only and focus on the ability of the partner to add real value to clients' business above and beyond other players in the market. This year, lawyers in 50 jurisdictions were recognised in the Client Choice International segment.

In-depth expertise

Patel and his team have acted extensively for various employers in both the public and private sector and he has been recognised for his in-depth expertise in employment law. His extensive track record includes having successfully advised and represented a number of state-owned enterprises as well as companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Patel is widely recognised by the market and is recommended by the Legal 500 - Europe, the Middle East and Asia (2010 to 2013). Who's Who Legal - International Who's Who of Management Labour and Employment (2011 and 2012) identified him as being among the world's leading management labour and employment lawyers.

One of the best

Patel notes, "I am extremely proud to be part of an employment team that advises clients expertly and efficiently across all market sectors, both public and private, in South Africa and on the continent of Africa, including mining, financial services, construction, real estate, transport, retail and energy, to name a few. In a short space of time, our team's expertise and client service approach has catapulted the Employment Practice into being regarded as one of the best in the country."

In addition, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's Employment Practice was ranked in Band 2 of the Chambers Global Guide 2014 rankings, and two of its senior partners, Patel and Hugo Pienaar, were also ranked in these prestigious global best practice rankings.