1. Anton Bakker
ATTORNEYS  PROKUREURS
ANTON BAKKER INCORPORATED BUSSINESS PROFILE
1. INTRODUCTION:
1.1 Anton Bakker Attorneys are specialists in Labour- and Commercial Law. Our firm is a
young dynamic boutique firm established in 2006, with an array of clients including
Corporate Clients both local and international, Bodies of State, ‘Parastatals’, Employers’
Organisations and individuals.
1.2 Our unique team of professionals and administrative staff ensure consistent client
satisfaction, justifying our proud motto: "Excellence is not an act, it is a habit”.
1.3 With a formidable track record in labour dispute resolution and commercial litigation,
Anton Bakker Attorneys is distinguished by the people, clients and work that it attracts
and maintains. We pride ourselves in outstanding service delivery to each and every
one of our clients.
1.4 We select our team members with the utmost care to ensure that our clients are
provided with services by professionals who are self-motivated and driven with passion,
ANTON BAKKER INC.
2009/000891/21
Practice nr: 9681
Tel: (012) 460 9789
Cell: 082 334 2531
Fax: 086 512 8329
anton@bakkerlaw.co.za
PO Box 90280
Garsfontein, 0042
162 Nicolson Street
Nicolson Square
Brooklyn, Pretoria
0181
Director
A Bakker
BProc LLB LLM (Labour Law)
Assisted by
H Lee BCom LLB
J Withaar Bcom LLB

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in order to exceed every expectation. We only associate ourselves, and our services,
with knowledgeable and focused individuals.
2. PROFILE:
2.1 Anton Bakker is an acting Judge of the Labour Court of South Africa.
2.2 Anton Bakker graduated with a Masters degree in Labour Law from the Potchefstroom
University [now University of North-West] in 2000. He received the degrees B.Proc and
LLB from the same competent authority in 1998 and 1999 respectively. In 1999 he
participated in an international legal programme and was accepted as an exchange
student at the Katholieke University Leuven in Belgium. During this exchange
programme his focus was on Labour Law giving him the opportunity to participate in the
activities of the International Labour Orgnisation in Geneva, Switzerland.
2.3 Anton takes pride in efficiency and professionalism that contributed to his successes.
He has good people relations and social skill, evident whereof his appointment as a
part-time lecturer at the University of Pretoria as part of their Certificate in Advanced
Labour Law. He has examined many theses of Masters Students at higher education
institutions across South Africa.
2.4 Anton is contracted by the Law Society of South Africa to lecture on the principles of
South African Labour Legislation. He provides training to candidate attorneys at most
major Universities in Gauteng.
2.5 Anton has completed the Certificate in Pension Funds Law at the UNISA Centre for
Business Law and recently done an Advanced Certificate in Admin Law at the Mandela
Institute School of Law, University of Witwatersrand. Both qualifications were obtained
by Anton cum laude.
2.6 Anton Bakker Incorporated is an active member of the South African Society for Labour
Law which brings together a wide range of people active in labour law and labour

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relations in South Africa, and who have an interest in the practice of labour law. Joanna
Withaar, an associate at Anton Bakker Attorneys serves on the SASLAW Committee for
the Gauteng Chapter.
2.7 We are an accredited member of the AHI Employer’s Organisation. This enables us to
participate in the collective bargaining processes at a national level. Through our
affiliation with BUSA we also participate at NEDLAC which are the main originator of
labour legislation in South Africa. For several years now, Anton has served as a Board
Member of the AHI Employer’s Organisation. Anton Bakker Attorneys are the preferred
attorneys for the National Employers’ Organisation of South Africa (NEASA), arguably
one of the largest organisations of its sort in South Africa. Anton Bakker Inc. is
extremely proud to represent more than 30 000 employers collectively with an array of
employment law issues.
2.8 We appointed Joanna Withaar as a Professional Assistant in August 2013. She was
promoted to the position of Associate in May 2015. In February 2012, Joanna was
admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa. She received the degrees
BCom and LLB from the University of Pretoria in 2007 and 2009 respectively. Joanna
was employed by a commercial company as a legal advisor from March 2012 to July
2013, drafting commercial agreements. She is currently enrolled in and studying
towards her LLM in Labour Law at the University of Pretoria. Joanna has a special
interest in collective bargaining and retrenchments.
2.9 We appointed Hardus Lee as a Senior Associate in January 2015. Hardus has achieved
degrees in B.Com (Law) and LLB at the University of Pretoria in 1999 and 2001
respectively. After completing his studies, he articled and worked as a Professional
Assistant at Serfontien, Viljoen & Swart Attorneys which is where he was first introduced
to the world of labour law. After he was admitted in 2005, Hardus pursued a more
specialised experience in the field of industrial relations and labour law legislation while
working for an employer’s organisation. In 2008, he joined Snyman Attorneys, first as an
Associate and then later as a Director, where he specialised in Labour Law. Hardus
bring with him his inherent knowledge and expertise of the labour industry.

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2.10 We are in good standing with a battery of highly skilled counsel who specialise in labour
and related litigation, and who are always on standby to assist with inter alia urgent
court proceedings interdicting illegal strikes or protest action. The team at Anton Bakker
Inc. is familiar with all aspects of employment law allowing them to provide cost-
effective professional guidance to both employers and employees. The firm was
involved in several pioneering lawsuits and has achieved abundant success at all levels
from CCMA and Bargaining Councils through to the Constitutional Court.
3. SERVICES:
3.1 We have an immense knowledge of labour and employment law and are exceptionally
proficient in the field due to several years’ combined experience in our field of expertise
which include –
3.1.1 High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court Litigation;
3.1.2 Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court litigation;
3.1.3 CCMA litigation – Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration;
3.1.4 Bargaining Council litigation;
3.1.5 Alternative dispute resolution:
3.1.5.1 Claims with regard to Unemployment Insurance;
3.1.5.2 Claims with regard to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and
Diseases Act;
3.1.5.3 Criminal claims that might arise from the employment relationship;
3.1.5.4 Civil matters that might arise from the employment relationship;
3.1.5.5 Assistance during inspections by the Department of Labour;
3.1.5.6 Dealing with Contractual and Delictual claims which may emanate
from the employment relationship;

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3.1.6 Retrenchments, redundancies and transfer of business;
3.1.7 Dismissals;
3.1.8 Strikes, go-slows, stay-aways and picketing;
3.1.9 Wage negotiation and structuring of remuneration packages;
3.1.10 Drafting [and implementation] of employment and related contracts;
3.1.11 Internal Disciplinary processes:
3.1.11.1 Training of your personnel in the application of discipline;
3.1.11.2 Drafting and implementation of disciplinary codes, grievance
procedures and business policies in consultation with the employer;
3.1.11.3 Conducting of grievance procedure in your business;
3.1.11.4 Drafting charges and notices to attend disciplinary enquiries;
3.1.11.5 Chairing disciplinary hearings and appeals in your establishment;
3.1.11.6 Conducting counselling and processes pertaining to dismissals for
incapacity, illness and incompatibility;
3.1.12 Trade Union negotiations:
3.1.12.1 Negotiation of recognition agreements and agreements pertaining to
the exercise of organisational rights;
3.1.12.2 Wage negotiations and other disputes;
3.1.12.3 All correspondence with trade unions should be discussed with us
before delivery;
3.1.13 Relevant in-house training and labour related presentations;
3.1.14 Employment strategy consultancy;

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3.1.15 Legal opinions on any labour related matters;
3.1.16 Due diligence exercises;
3.1.17 Employment Equity – We advise on and assist in the implementation of all
aspects pertaining to the Employment Equity Act, for example, the consultation
processes and drafting of an ‘employment equity plan’ and the report that must
be submitted to the Department of Labour;
3.1.18 Skills Development Act – We assist in the drafting of a ‘skills development plan’
and the compliance to claim skills development funds in term of the Act. We
confirm that one of our stakeholders is registered as Skills Development
Facilitators;
3.1.19 Occupational Health and Safety – We deal with all aspects of Health and Safety
policies, training of personnel in safety aspects and assist during investigations
by the Department of Labour through our external experts;
3.1.20 Personnel administration:
3.1.20.1 Advertising positions;
3.1.20.2 Interview and appointments to suit you requirements;
3.1.20.3 All administration with regard to personnel record keeping and
statutory compliance;
3.1.20.4 Salary administration (VIP- or Pastel);
3.1.20.5 Structuring of salaries for maximum tax advantages;
3.1.20.6 Performance evaluation.
4. We take pride in the efficiency of our personnel and associates alike, which has
contributed to the success of this firm. We are confident that our services can be an asset
to your institution and we undertake that we will deal with all matters in a professional,

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efficient and cost effective manner. We are convinced that our services will always meet, if
not surpass your expectations.
5. Should you require any further information or wish to discuss any aspect relating hereto,
please do not hesitate to contact the writer.
Yours Faithfully,
ANTON BAKKER INC.