Roy Ramdaw is a South African attorney and conveyancer with over 30 years of experience. He has qualifications in law from the University of KZN and additional training in mediation, arbitration, commercial law, and judicial skills. Ramdaw has practiced law in South Africa, England, Australia, and Mauritius. He has expertise in various areas including commercial/corporate law, labour/employment law, litigation, construction law, environmental law, and property law. Ramdaw has extensive experience in arbitration and has handled over 2500 labour disputes. He currently operates his own law firm and also works as an invitee judge and arbitrator.
The document contains PowerPoint slides about the introduction to the Australian legal system from a textbook on business law. It covers topics such as the definition of law, why laws exist, the components of the legal system, sources of Australian law including its English common law roots, the federal structure of government and lawmaking powers, and the process for creating statutes and delegated legislation.
UAE Standard Professional Resume Formatwaqasuddin01
This document outlines a candidate's career objective, professional experience, academic education, communication skills, certifications, trainings, interests and personal information. The candidate has over 5 years of experience working in sales and service roles for telecom companies. They have a bachelor's degree from the University of Karachi and have strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills. Their professional experience includes roles as a sales executive, service center executive and call center executive.
The document provides an overview of labour law in the UAE, covering topics such as:
1. The enforceability of labour law and which individuals it applies to.
2. The conditions for employment including requirements for employment contracts and obtaining necessary approvals.
3. Rules around employment contracts, including differences between fixed-term and unlimited contracts.
4. Additional employment topics like wages, working hours, leave, health and safety regulations, and dispute resolution.
The document lists 64 recruitment agencies in Dubai with their contact details like phone numbers, emails and websites. It also mentions some popular UAE job portals and newspapers that job seekers can register with or check for new opportunities. A few additional online classified websites and news sites with job sections are provided that may be useful for freshers and junior executives.
The document provides an overview of UAE construction law and the UAE Civil Code. It discusses the differences between common law and civil law legal systems, and explains that Middle Eastern law is influenced by both Islamic law and the French civil code. The presentation notes that the UAE Civil Code addresses formation of contracts, capacity of parties, interpretation of agreements, and remedies for breach among other issues. It argues that while the Civil Code only has 25 articles specifically addressing construction contracts, it more broadly covers 1500+ articles on various contract and civil law issues. The document aims to provide legal professionals with context on the applicable laws in UAE construction projects.
This document outlines the Labour Law of the United Arab Emirates, including definitions of key terms like "employer", "worker", "establishment", and "remuneration". It discusses regulations around the employment of workers, juveniles, and women. It also covers employment contracts, working hours and leaves, health and safety, disciplinary rules, termination of employment, labour accidents, disputes, and inspections. The document provides three chapters of definitions and overview before delving into specific sections and chapters on various aspects of labour law.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a los bancos rusos, la prohibición de la venta de aviones y equipos a Rusia, y sanciones contra funcionarios rusos. Los líderes de la UE esperan que las sanciones aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su agresión contra Ucrania.
The document contains PowerPoint slides about the introduction to the Australian legal system from a textbook on business law. It covers topics such as the definition of law, why laws exist, the components of the legal system, sources of Australian law including its English common law roots, the federal structure of government and lawmaking powers, and the process for creating statutes and delegated legislation.
UAE Standard Professional Resume Formatwaqasuddin01
This document outlines a candidate's career objective, professional experience, academic education, communication skills, certifications, trainings, interests and personal information. The candidate has over 5 years of experience working in sales and service roles for telecom companies. They have a bachelor's degree from the University of Karachi and have strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills. Their professional experience includes roles as a sales executive, service center executive and call center executive.
The document provides an overview of labour law in the UAE, covering topics such as:
1. The enforceability of labour law and which individuals it applies to.
2. The conditions for employment including requirements for employment contracts and obtaining necessary approvals.
3. Rules around employment contracts, including differences between fixed-term and unlimited contracts.
4. Additional employment topics like wages, working hours, leave, health and safety regulations, and dispute resolution.
The document lists 64 recruitment agencies in Dubai with their contact details like phone numbers, emails and websites. It also mentions some popular UAE job portals and newspapers that job seekers can register with or check for new opportunities. A few additional online classified websites and news sites with job sections are provided that may be useful for freshers and junior executives.
The document provides an overview of UAE construction law and the UAE Civil Code. It discusses the differences between common law and civil law legal systems, and explains that Middle Eastern law is influenced by both Islamic law and the French civil code. The presentation notes that the UAE Civil Code addresses formation of contracts, capacity of parties, interpretation of agreements, and remedies for breach among other issues. It argues that while the Civil Code only has 25 articles specifically addressing construction contracts, it more broadly covers 1500+ articles on various contract and civil law issues. The document aims to provide legal professionals with context on the applicable laws in UAE construction projects.
This document outlines the Labour Law of the United Arab Emirates, including definitions of key terms like "employer", "worker", "establishment", and "remuneration". It discusses regulations around the employment of workers, juveniles, and women. It also covers employment contracts, working hours and leaves, health and safety, disciplinary rules, termination of employment, labour accidents, disputes, and inspections. The document provides three chapters of definitions and overview before delving into specific sections and chapters on various aspects of labour law.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a los bancos rusos, la prohibición de la venta de aviones y equipos a Rusia, y sanciones contra funcionarios rusos. Los líderes de la UE esperan que las sanciones aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su agresión contra Ucrania.
Planning and preparing a vegetable kitchen garden By Allah Dad Khan Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Kitchen gardening provides many benefits such as exercise, satisfaction from growing food, and savings on grocery bills. Important considerations for a kitchen garden include location, soil type, crop selection, layout, rotation, and management of weeds and pests. Proper soil management through additions of organic matter and adjusting pH are crucial. Fertilizer should be applied based on crop needs. Careful planning of spacing, succession planting, and crop rotation will help the garden be productive.
1. Dios llamó a Abraham para que fuera el padre de una nueva nación a través de la cual llevaría a cabo la redención de la humanidad. Sometió a Abraham a pruebas para fortalecer su fe, como dejar su tierra natal y familia.
2. Las principales promesas a Abraham fueron que su descendencia heredaría la tierra de Canaán, se convertiría en una gran nación, y a través de ellos serían bendecidos todos los pueblos.
3. A pesar de tropezones como ir a
La Unión Europea ha anunciado nuevas sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen prohibiciones de viaje y congelamiento de activos para más funcionarios rusos, así como restricciones a las importaciones de productos rusos de acero y tecnología. Los líderes de la UE esperan que estas medidas adicionales aumenten la presión sobre Rusia para poner fin a su guerra contra Ucrania.
Bonjour
Le cabinet AUDINORD en collaboration avec LE CABINET D'EXPERTISE COMPTABLE ET DE FORMATION MOHAMED CHORFI organisent un séminaire de formation :
Thème 1 Pratiques et techniques d'élaboration des Etats De Synthèse : liasse fiscale
Thème 2: Détermination du résultat fiscal et calcul de l’impôt (IS/IR)
Animé par : M. CHORFI MOHAMED, expert-comptable, commissaire aux comptes, 40 ans d'expérience.
Date : le 1/2/3 mars 2017
Lieu : HOTEL RAMADA ENCORE TANGER
Contactez-nous au 06 15 07 83 44 / 06 76 76 08 18
Nombre de places limitées.
Chateau Margaux es un prestigioso productor de vino de Burdeos, Francia. Produce vinos tintos de alta gama desde el siglo XVI. Actualmente, su principal vino es Chateau Margaux, mientras que también produce segundas cosechas Pavillon Rouge y Pavillon Blanc. Se enfoca en mantener altos estándares de calidad a través de su proceso de producción y el uso de su excelente terroir.
El documento resume la historia de Abraham e Isaac en el Génesis. Describe el nacimiento milagroso de Isaac, la expulsión de Ismael, y la prueba final de Abraham cuando Dios le pidió que sacrificara a Isaac. Luego, resume la vida de Jacob, incluyendo cómo engañó a su hermano Esaú para robarle su bendición, su lucha con el ángel, y su viaje a Mesopotamia huyendo de Esaú.
Rachel Chibaya is an experienced lawyer seeking new opportunities. She has over 7 years of experience in private practice, drafting legal documents, advising corporate clients, and representing clients in court. She is articulate, focused, and has strong analytical skills to find innovative solutions to legal problems. Rachel has experience in commercial law, litigation, conveyancing, labor law, and more. She is confident, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator who is motivated to work as part of a team.
MBM Conseil is one of the most prestigious independent law firms in the Democratic Republic of Congo with offices in the DRC and South Africa. It provides specialist corporate and legal advice to international and domestic clients. MBM Conseil specializes in telecommunications, mining, taxation, and other practice areas. The firm was established in 2000 and incorporated as MBM Conseil sca in 2008, allowing it to better serve international clients. MBM Conseil has extensive expertise in various industries and sectors in the DRC such as telecommunications, IT, media, mining, banking, finance, and more.
This document introduces Bernard Crosbie as a mediator and provides details of his qualifications and experience. He has over 30 years of legal experience, including as a solicitor and advocate. He has been a accredited mediator since 1995 specializing in commercial and government disputes. Crosbie has extensive experience mediating a wide range of legal cases and currently operates his own mediation business.
Tosin Adefope-Olowu is a business development executive and legal officer based in London with over 15 years of experience in law, business development, and sales. She holds law degrees from the University of Warwick, UCLA, and the Nigerian Law School. Her career has involved legal roles in Nigeria, London, and New York advising organizations in industries including energy, environment, and entertainment. She has strong skills in legal drafting, negotiation, sales, and research.
Naveen Kumar Indrakanti is currently the Head Compliance and Senior Legal Consultant at Cresco Group in Dubai. He has over 16 years of experience advising corporate clients in various sectors. He specializes in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering laws, and drafting legal contracts. Some of his responsibilities include conducting customer due diligence, advising on compliance and FATCA regulations, and representing clients in courts in Dubai. He has extensive experience handling various legal cases and matters in sectors such as corporate law, arbitration, litigation, taxation, and real estate.
Wael Omer Abdin Mohamed is an experienced lawyer with over 12 years of experience practicing law. He has a Masters in International Business Law from the University of Manchester and is qualified to practice law in the UK. He established the Sudanese Commercial Law Office in 2007 with offices in Sudan and the UK.
Frederick Jacobus de Waal has extensive experience as a lecturer and expert witness in accounting and finance. He holds qualifications including a B.Compt Hon from University of South Africa and M.Com from University of KwaZulu-Natal. Currently he coordinates advanced programs at Polytechnic of Namibia and Helderberg College. His past roles include Associate Professor at University of KwaZulu-Natal and Professor at University of Walter Sisulu, where he headed departments. He has authored textbooks and provided litigation support, serving as an expert witness in several court cases.
I am a petroleum and energy lawyer with a holistic understanding of oil & gas legal advisory, contract management and transactional practice, gained via intellectual, legal practice and in-house legal counsel experiences. My work experiences have endowed my broad spectrum appreciation of the upstream and downstream sectors, as well as diverse service level arrangements in the oil and gas industry from a global comparative analogy. These have enabled my delivery of diverse contracts and agreements covering various transactional phases from inception/discussion/negotiation, to drafting, vetting and closing with a mutually agreed document for proper administration/management. My experience has further developed my skills in legal research, risk management, due diligence, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution and document control/storage/management, as well as applicable ancillary services.
This document provides a summary of Eugene D. Schalkwyk's professional experience and qualifications. It outlines his current role as Director/Owner of De Villiers Mojapelo Inc, a legal firm specializing in various areas of law. Prior to this, his career included roles as General Manager of Geocycle South Africa at LafargeHolcim, driving their alternative fuels and materials strategy, and General Counsel & Company Secretary at Lafarge SA, managing all legal affairs. He has over 20 years of experience in diverse areas of law including mining, banking, mergers and acquisitions, and environmental law.
This document provides an executive summary for Devan Venugopalan, an experienced legal adviser with over 20 years of experience advising oil and gas companies. He has extensive expertise in various areas of commercial and corporate law. Currently he works as a senior legal consultant for Goodwins Law Corporation, where he provides legal advice and handles arbitrations and litigation for the firm across several countries. Previously he worked for over 10 years as the legal officer for Valentine Maritime Gulf, where he drafted and reviewed numerous multimillion dollar contracts for the company.
Thomas Philip has grown to become the largest dispute resolution only firm in Malaysia, focused solely on civil and commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation.
This curriculum vitae is for Duncan Murray, an attorney admitted in 2012 who is currently a partner at Lovius Block Attorneys in Bloemfontein, South Africa. He has experience in various areas of law including labor law, debt collection, contract drafting, and civil litigation. Murray holds an LLB degree from the University of the Free State and has worked at Lovius Block Attorneys since 2010, initially as a candidate attorney and then as a professional assistant before becoming a partner.
This document provides a summary of the qualifications and experience of Dr. John Keogh as a barrister, mediator, and arbitrator specializing in commercial and property law disputes. It outlines his educational background, including degrees in law and dispute resolution. It also lists his appointments to mediation panels for various courts and tribunals in Australia since 1995. The document describes over 500 commercial mediations and 900 arbitrations conducted by Dr. Keogh covering a broad range of property and personal injury cases. It also outlines his professional experience, associations, and training in alternative dispute resolution.
Planning and preparing a vegetable kitchen garden By Allah Dad Khan Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Kitchen gardening provides many benefits such as exercise, satisfaction from growing food, and savings on grocery bills. Important considerations for a kitchen garden include location, soil type, crop selection, layout, rotation, and management of weeds and pests. Proper soil management through additions of organic matter and adjusting pH are crucial. Fertilizer should be applied based on crop needs. Careful planning of spacing, succession planting, and crop rotation will help the garden be productive.
1. Dios llamó a Abraham para que fuera el padre de una nueva nación a través de la cual llevaría a cabo la redención de la humanidad. Sometió a Abraham a pruebas para fortalecer su fe, como dejar su tierra natal y familia.
2. Las principales promesas a Abraham fueron que su descendencia heredaría la tierra de Canaán, se convertiría en una gran nación, y a través de ellos serían bendecidos todos los pueblos.
3. A pesar de tropezones como ir a
La Unión Europea ha anunciado nuevas sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen prohibiciones de viaje y congelamiento de activos para más funcionarios rusos, así como restricciones a las importaciones de productos rusos de acero y tecnología. Los líderes de la UE esperan que estas medidas adicionales aumenten la presión sobre Rusia para poner fin a su guerra contra Ucrania.
Bonjour
Le cabinet AUDINORD en collaboration avec LE CABINET D'EXPERTISE COMPTABLE ET DE FORMATION MOHAMED CHORFI organisent un séminaire de formation :
Thème 1 Pratiques et techniques d'élaboration des Etats De Synthèse : liasse fiscale
Thème 2: Détermination du résultat fiscal et calcul de l’impôt (IS/IR)
Animé par : M. CHORFI MOHAMED, expert-comptable, commissaire aux comptes, 40 ans d'expérience.
Date : le 1/2/3 mars 2017
Lieu : HOTEL RAMADA ENCORE TANGER
Contactez-nous au 06 15 07 83 44 / 06 76 76 08 18
Nombre de places limitées.
Chateau Margaux es un prestigioso productor de vino de Burdeos, Francia. Produce vinos tintos de alta gama desde el siglo XVI. Actualmente, su principal vino es Chateau Margaux, mientras que también produce segundas cosechas Pavillon Rouge y Pavillon Blanc. Se enfoca en mantener altos estándares de calidad a través de su proceso de producción y el uso de su excelente terroir.
El documento resume la historia de Abraham e Isaac en el Génesis. Describe el nacimiento milagroso de Isaac, la expulsión de Ismael, y la prueba final de Abraham cuando Dios le pidió que sacrificara a Isaac. Luego, resume la vida de Jacob, incluyendo cómo engañó a su hermano Esaú para robarle su bendición, su lucha con el ángel, y su viaje a Mesopotamia huyendo de Esaú.
Rachel Chibaya is an experienced lawyer seeking new opportunities. She has over 7 years of experience in private practice, drafting legal documents, advising corporate clients, and representing clients in court. She is articulate, focused, and has strong analytical skills to find innovative solutions to legal problems. Rachel has experience in commercial law, litigation, conveyancing, labor law, and more. She is confident, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator who is motivated to work as part of a team.
MBM Conseil is one of the most prestigious independent law firms in the Democratic Republic of Congo with offices in the DRC and South Africa. It provides specialist corporate and legal advice to international and domestic clients. MBM Conseil specializes in telecommunications, mining, taxation, and other practice areas. The firm was established in 2000 and incorporated as MBM Conseil sca in 2008, allowing it to better serve international clients. MBM Conseil has extensive expertise in various industries and sectors in the DRC such as telecommunications, IT, media, mining, banking, finance, and more.
This document introduces Bernard Crosbie as a mediator and provides details of his qualifications and experience. He has over 30 years of legal experience, including as a solicitor and advocate. He has been a accredited mediator since 1995 specializing in commercial and government disputes. Crosbie has extensive experience mediating a wide range of legal cases and currently operates his own mediation business.
Tosin Adefope-Olowu is a business development executive and legal officer based in London with over 15 years of experience in law, business development, and sales. She holds law degrees from the University of Warwick, UCLA, and the Nigerian Law School. Her career has involved legal roles in Nigeria, London, and New York advising organizations in industries including energy, environment, and entertainment. She has strong skills in legal drafting, negotiation, sales, and research.
Naveen Kumar Indrakanti is currently the Head Compliance and Senior Legal Consultant at Cresco Group in Dubai. He has over 16 years of experience advising corporate clients in various sectors. He specializes in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering laws, and drafting legal contracts. Some of his responsibilities include conducting customer due diligence, advising on compliance and FATCA regulations, and representing clients in courts in Dubai. He has extensive experience handling various legal cases and matters in sectors such as corporate law, arbitration, litigation, taxation, and real estate.
Wael Omer Abdin Mohamed is an experienced lawyer with over 12 years of experience practicing law. He has a Masters in International Business Law from the University of Manchester and is qualified to practice law in the UK. He established the Sudanese Commercial Law Office in 2007 with offices in Sudan and the UK.
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I am a petroleum and energy lawyer with a holistic understanding of oil & gas legal advisory, contract management and transactional practice, gained via intellectual, legal practice and in-house legal counsel experiences. My work experiences have endowed my broad spectrum appreciation of the upstream and downstream sectors, as well as diverse service level arrangements in the oil and gas industry from a global comparative analogy. These have enabled my delivery of diverse contracts and agreements covering various transactional phases from inception/discussion/negotiation, to drafting, vetting and closing with a mutually agreed document for proper administration/management. My experience has further developed my skills in legal research, risk management, due diligence, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution and document control/storage/management, as well as applicable ancillary services.
This document provides a summary of Eugene D. Schalkwyk's professional experience and qualifications. It outlines his current role as Director/Owner of De Villiers Mojapelo Inc, a legal firm specializing in various areas of law. Prior to this, his career included roles as General Manager of Geocycle South Africa at LafargeHolcim, driving their alternative fuels and materials strategy, and General Counsel & Company Secretary at Lafarge SA, managing all legal affairs. He has over 20 years of experience in diverse areas of law including mining, banking, mergers and acquisitions, and environmental law.
This document provides an executive summary for Devan Venugopalan, an experienced legal adviser with over 20 years of experience advising oil and gas companies. He has extensive expertise in various areas of commercial and corporate law. Currently he works as a senior legal consultant for Goodwins Law Corporation, where he provides legal advice and handles arbitrations and litigation for the firm across several countries. Previously he worked for over 10 years as the legal officer for Valentine Maritime Gulf, where he drafted and reviewed numerous multimillion dollar contracts for the company.
Thomas Philip has grown to become the largest dispute resolution only firm in Malaysia, focused solely on civil and commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation.
This curriculum vitae is for Duncan Murray, an attorney admitted in 2012 who is currently a partner at Lovius Block Attorneys in Bloemfontein, South Africa. He has experience in various areas of law including labor law, debt collection, contract drafting, and civil litigation. Murray holds an LLB degree from the University of the Free State and has worked at Lovius Block Attorneys since 2010, initially as a candidate attorney and then as a professional assistant before becoming a partner.
This document provides a summary of the qualifications and experience of Dr. John Keogh as a barrister, mediator, and arbitrator specializing in commercial and property law disputes. It outlines his educational background, including degrees in law and dispute resolution. It also lists his appointments to mediation panels for various courts and tribunals in Australia since 1995. The document describes over 500 commercial mediations and 900 arbitrations conducted by Dr. Keogh covering a broad range of property and personal injury cases. It also outlines his professional experience, associations, and training in alternative dispute resolution.
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He has over 23 years of experience handling complex litigation for corporate clients, with success pleading cases before various courts in India
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CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
ANANDROY RAMDAW
Nationality South African
Resides Newcastle, South Africa
Contact Mobile: + 27 836259166
Fax: + 2786 751 5760
Email: royramdaw@newcastle.co.za
Professional Qualifications:
2013 Invitee Judge of Labour Court South Africa by Deputy President of the Labour Court
2009 Admitted as a Foreign Lawyer Mauritius
2005 Admitted as a Barrister/Solicitor – Australia
2003 Member LCIA ( London Court of International Arbitration )
2001 Admitted as a Solicitor - England & Wales
1996 Trained Mediator and Arbitrator - Commission for Conciliation and Mediation South Africa
Level A Accredited Commissioner/Arbitrator
1988 Admitted as a Conveyancer in South Africa
1983 Admitted as an Attorney : High Court of South Africa
Educational Qualifications
1976 – 1980 University of Durban Westville now University of KZN
B. Proc ( Law)
1996 Independent Mediation Society of South Africa IMSA 2 months mediation and arbitration
skills training to be appointed as a Level A Commissioner
1999- 2001 Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT) College of Law/BPP Law School London for
admission as a Solicitor in England.
Principles of Common Law
Property ,Estate and Probate
Professional Conduct and Accounts
2000 Excellence in Judicial Skills Linkage Program between Canada and South Africa for
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Judicial Training as a High Court Judge -NADEL/BLA/DEPT OF JUSTICE program
2004-2005 LLB Courses with Deakin University Melbourne/College of Law Victoria Australia for
admission as a Barrister in Australia
Australian Constitutional Law
Law of Equity and Trusts
Administrative Law
Constitutional Law
Professional Conduct
2012 Commercial Law Course by Irish Bar Council 6 days
2007-2012 Training by Eskom in Commissioning a power station coal wind solar gas nuclear and in all
aspects of project finance
2008 Training by DRDLR in land tenure rights and appointed to LSP Panel
Employment History:
1983 – date Roy Ramdaw & Associates Inc - Attorneys, Conveyancers, Labour Lawyers and
Arbitrators with offices in Newcastle, Johannesburg & Durban - South Africa
Sole Proprietor/Director
2010 – date Astor Law International - Lawyers in Mauritius Ad Hoc basis
Part Time Associate
Arbitration
Off shore trusts and companies
Probate and trusts
1996-2006 Commission For Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) South Africa
Level A Commissioner Arbitrator Employment disputes ( Part Time )
Handled over 2500 labour disputes through a process of conciliation and arbitration. Wrote
over 700 arbitration awards and rulings
1996 - 1998 Deputy Mayor and Councillor of the Newcastle TLC in South Africa
2013 - date Invitee Judge of Labour Court - Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
South Africa Pro Bono basis during court recess
2000 - date Arbitrator Various Bargaining Councils in South Africa for employment disputes
( Part Time )
1995 to 2009 Commissioner Small Claims Court Newcastle
2007 Appointed to serve as Commissioner Land Tenure Specialist - Part Time Dept of Land Affairs
resolving land tenure issues within communities
Experience:
Commercial and Corporate:
Drawing all types of commercial contracts, Leases, sales agreements, security documents, pleading,
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partnerships and share holders agreement, off take agreements /power purchase agreements
Formation of offshore companies and global companies
Dealing with corporate law and compliance as well as governance issues
Company registration, registration of trusts, local offshore in Mauritius and Seychelles, handling corporate
governance issues enjoying an excellent grasp of PFMA,CPA and NCA legislations.
Drafting commercial contracts, partnership agreements, J V agreements, leases, deed of sales and general
commercial contracts.
Internationally qualified to practice in England, Australia, Mauritius, South Africa
Holds ACCOUNTING 1 and 2 courses in law degree. Completed law of equity and trusts courses in
Australia, Law of taxation and estate planning courses in South Africa.
Attends to all probate and trusts issues ,company incorporations ,mergers and acquisitions and sale of
company shares South Africa and Mauritius
Attended a 6 day commercial course conducted by the IRISH BAR COUNCIL on inter alia M and A etc
Past councillor and Deputy Mayor of the City of Newcastle South Africa. Familiar with PFMA and fiscal
policies as well as corporate governance issues and municipal law
Advises corporate and state departments on corporate issues, governance and compliance issues
Mergers and acquisitions, sale of shares
Project finance
PPP public private partnerships
Labour & Employment Law
Handled over 2500 employment disputes under auspices of CCMA and various bargaining councils.
Process of mediation ,conciliation and arbitration
Handled over 1000 labour, commercial , construction law and family law arbitrations and wrote over 700
Awards some reported in Law Reports/Law Journals
Acted on behalf of Municipal Councils, Government Departments, Unions & individuals in labour disputes
before the CCMA and Labour Court
Forensic investigations, prosecutions and chairing disciplinary enquiries
Appearances before Labour Courts and drafts own pleadings as counsel
Attending to unfair dismissals, unfair labour practice, promotion and discrimination matters
Resolving all work related issues, drawing employment equity plans
Attending to Labour court interdicts ,review applications and urgent applications
Resolving strikes, lockout and attending to union negotiations.
Present work shops and conducts seminars on labour law topics
Acted as Chairperson in numerous disciplinary enquiries over past 20 years and prosecuted senior high
profile employees successfully in disciplinary proceedings
Instructing Attorney in many labour court matters
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Litigation/ADR
Arbitration/ADR/Court Based Mediation
International Arbitration in Sub-Saharan Africa since 2003.Member of London Court of International
Arbitrators
Construction litigation FIDIC GCC,NEC3
Power & Energy Sector Disputes
Commercial Litigation
Litigation in High Court, Land Claims Court, Labour Court, Constitutional Court
Draft own pleadings and do own appearances as counsel
Civil criminal, commercial ,labour and general litigation in all courts
Panel attorney for Transnet, Eskom and SAA and instituted many actions in the High Court, Land Claims
Court, Labour Court and Regional court
Attend to debt collection in excess of R500 000.00 with great success.
Family law ,personal injury ,commercial and land claims issues
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Construction and Engineering Law
Drafting construction and engineering contracts FIDIC suite of contracts ,NEC 3,JBCC,
Adjudication of disputes
Handling poor and defective workmanship disputes, delays, damages claims
Project finance
EPC
Off take agreements
Cancellations
Force Majeure
Relocations and resettlement issues as a result of world bank financed projects
Litigation
Environmental Law
Handling environmental issues, environmental law, impact studies, assessments, compliance, audits and
related legal issues.
Delivered environmental and related issues opinion on PROJECT BRAVO/MEDUPI COAL FIRED
Power Station in 2008 on behalf of ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD who generate 90% of Southern Africa
power.
Funding & Project Finance
Attended training by Eskom on project finance since 2009
Drafting security documents, bond documents, loan documentation for lenders
Term sheets
Structured Finance and real Estate Finance
Excellent links with Credit Suisse on project finance in SADC/Africa on infrastructure and renewable energy
projects
Power, Energy, Oil & Gas
On ESKOM Panel since 2007. Trained in commissioning a power station coal, wind, solar ,hydro, nuclear
and gas . Drafting off take agreements, Power Purchase Agreements and negotiating terms of the same.
Force majeure, cancellations etc
Attended 3 day course by National Treasury South Africa on PPP and recently completed a World Bank
course on line on PPP
Advising private clients and Regional government structures in Southern Africa on renewable energy
projects.
Currently working on hydro, solar and wind projects for clients within SADC.
Advised clients in India and Mauritius. Working on ESKOM PROJECTS viz Ingula Pumped Storage,
Tubashe Pumped Storage and Majuba Rail projects on related land and rights issues.
Able to handle cross border and SADC Power Pool projects.
Working knowledge of gas and oil industry within SADC.
Administrative and Procurement Law
Knowledge in preparation of tenders, lodging appeals, dealing with procurement issues and SCM issues
Advised municipal councils and challenged some councils on non award of bids,
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Did some constitutional challenges as instructing attorney and drafted pleadings in procurement law
Excellent knowledge of treasury regulations PFMA,MFMA,BBEEE
Cross Border and IPP
Service many clients in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia involved in mining and related businesses.
Service clients in Mauritius and advising on renewable energy projects as well as raising project finance .
Registering global companies taking advantage of double taxation agreement entered into with Mauritius
and 34 countries
Assisted in setting up arbitration centre in Mauritius which is a division of LCIA and called MCIA.
Prepared to do cross border work and familiar with SADC protocols, project finance issues, power purchase
agreements ,PPP and mining law issues
Has interest in manganese mine in Zimbabwe and advises Small scale miners and SMME in Zimbabwe
since 2012
Servicing many international clients especially Indian and Chinese nationals trading in Southern Africa in
the mining, renewable energy and power sector.
Property
Property transfer ,bond registrations, township development ,sectional titles transfers
Conveyancer since 1988. Founding member of Black Conveyancers Association in South Africa. Handled
conveyancing for STANDARD BANK, NEDBANK, NBS ,NRB AND FNB and other financial institutions.
Currently on panel for SANRAL /AURECON JV,TRANSNET and other corporate/municipal council,estate
agents and individual clients doing property transfers
Handled servitude registrations for ESKOM and handling resettlement transfers for ESKOM on new built
projects
On panel for Department of Rural Development and Land Reform both national and provincial.
Duly instructed by ESKOM handled registration of 10 trusts for families involved in
resettlements/relocations as a result of the INGULA PUMPED STORAGE PROJECT. Consulted with
families, formed trusts and registered same with Masters offices. Assist families to manage same on
ongoing basis.
Attend to all aspects of property law, property litigation, servitudes, eviction and land disputes
Negotiate with role players and attending to numerous disputes representing ESKOM in Land Claims Court.
Resettlement and relocation disputes and negotiations
Attend to mining rights, prospecting rights and arranging grants of mineral rights in SADC countries.
Commissioner Land Tenure Specialist DRDLR
Serves on LSP Panel representing evicted farm employees/labour tenants in Land Claims Court since 2008
International Experience:
Service clients in SADC /Africa region including Mauritius, India ,UK and Canada. Advised 2 sets of
clients who set up 5MW hydro in India and currently advising clients on 15mw solar plant in Mauritius
ESKOM trained for over 5 years and well versed on all issues relating to the commissioning of a power
plant and gained good subject knowledge. Attended international trade fairs India/Africa partnership,
exhibitions and did some additional training in the power and energy sector completing courses in PPP as
well as in Project Finance.
As a trained mediator and arbitrator and given my international qualifications I enjoy ADR and Arbitration
which is more cost effective, speedy and acceptable.
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Actively promotes Mauritius Court of International Arbitrators as a seat for arbitration disputes in Sub
Saharan Africa.
Judicially trained as a High Court Judge and prepared to serve the judiciary on an ad hoc part time bases.
Acted in other courts since 2000.
Dealt with complicated litigation appearing as counsel and saved counsel fees in all his Land Claims Court,
Labour Court and High Court matters handled over the past 20 years.
Attending to construction and engineering issues within SADC and India
Resolving construction disputes through ADR ,negotiations, mediations and arbitrations
Key Highlights:
Opinion on environmental issues for MEDUPI Power Station ( Expected to be the largest Coal Fired Power
Plant in World once completed a $ 15 billion USD plus project funded by the World Bank. )
Resettlement of families at Ingula Pumped Storage power plant which was a $ 7 Billion USD World Bank
funded Project ( Once completed will be the world largest Pumped Storage Power Plant )
Relocation of affected families by Majuba Rail Project a World Bank funded project
Relocation issues at Tubashe Pumped Storage Scheme
Litigating in Land Claims Court in over 20 matters for Eskom SOC Ltd
Litigation in the Labour Courts in high profile matters
Trained Mediator and Arbitrator with over 2500 disputes handled to date
Works throughout Southern Africa and Mauritius in various fields
Can practice law in England, Wales, Australia, Mauritius and South Africa
ACHIEVEMENTS
Deputy Mayor Newcastle TLC 1997 TO 1998
Co Chair of the negotiating forum which formed the Newcastle TLC for over 1 year
Defended many political detainees prior to 1994 including Deputy Presideny Cyril Ramaphosa and 60 Num
Members in 1991
Short listed candidate for post of Deputy Public Protector in 2004
Short listed candidate as Commissioners on South African Human Rights Commission in 2016
Nominated by Law Society of South Africa on second round vacancies on SAHRC in 2016
Member of National Association of Democratic Lawyers since 1995 (NADEL)
Member of Labour Law Committee of LAWSA since 2016
Qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales as well as a Barrister/Solicitor in Australia
Founder member of the Black Conveyancers Association (BCA)
Member of Black Layers Network London
REFERENCES:
ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD
MR KRITESH BEDESSIE Email: BedessK@eskom.co.za
MS LISA BROWN Email: BrownLI@eskom.co.za
TRANSNET SOC LTD
MS TENDEKA CELE Email: Tandekacele@transnet.co.za
DEPTARTMENT OF JUSTICE SOUTH AFRICA:
HON JUDGE SHYAM GYANDA HIGH COURT DURBAN
HON JUDGE AUBREY LEDWABA HIGH COURT PRETORIA
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HON JUDGE TLATETSI DJP LABOUR COURT JHB
HON AJ SARDIWALLA LAND CLAIMS COURT JHB /HIGH COURT DURBAN