Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa (CCASA)

The Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa (CCASA) was established in 1982 to meet the professional needs of Corporate Counsel in South Africa, including practice-sharing, networking and professional development. CCASA recognises the distinct interests and needs of Corporate Counsel who provide professional legal and business services to their employers. In 2017 CCASA was formally recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as the official Professional Body representing the Corporate Counsel profession in South Africa. As part of this recognition CCASA is allowed to determine and set the required standards for the Corporate Counsel profession including qualifications, expertise, competencies and skills. CCASA is therefore well placed to establish benchmarks for Corporate Counsel in South Africa and to ensure that the credibility and high standards expected of the Corporate Counsel profession are not only continually developed and enhanced but are also maintained in the South African environment.