DLA Piper ends South African alliance as it eyes Jo’burg launch for first foray into Africa Michael West7 August 2015Middle East and Africa DLA Piper and its South African affiliate, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, are ending their formal alliance as the international firm looks to strengthen its presence in the country.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryDLA Piper and Proskauer lead on BrewDog’s sale to US cannabis and drinks manufacturerRevolving Doors: City hires at Goodwin, Ropes as Willkie brings in former CC antitrust headRevolving Doors: Latham, Proskauer, Weil build PE teams as US stays focused on EuropeHSF launches Riyadh office in the wake of Saudi legal reformsMiddle East Focus: Light on the horizonAfrica rising – Foreign firms strive to cover the booming continentRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetry