Headed up by Corlett Manaka, the dispute resolution practice at Werksmans Attorneys has an excellent track record in handling complex commercial disputes. The firm is also a key port of call for clients in the mining, telecoms, and financial services sectors in a wide range of contentious matters, and is very experienced in representing public sector bodies in disputes. Darren Willans counts pension fund litigation and insurance disputes as key areas of expertise, while Jennifer Smit is well versed in handling contentious property and construction mandates. Faith Sikhavhakhavha is active on investigations and Jones Antunes‘ expertise includes mining disputes, contractual litigation, and shareholder disputes.
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‘The team is able to provide legal solutions where there are complex issues. The advice is also realistic and strikes a balance between the challenges of formal litigation and arbitration and the commercial need for a timely solution.'
- 'There is a large reservoir of diverse expertise to be drawn on within the team and external counsel which results in an efficient, precise, and appropriate legal strategy for each matter.'
- 'Their turnaround time is exceptional coupled with a quality product - accuracy is not sacrificed for speed.'
‘Jones Antunes is our 'go-to' for any matter. He has a specific skill to match the legal advice with the commercial framework.'
‘Werksmans is a hands-on law firm which constantly keeps clients updated on developments.'
‘Corlett Manaka is an exceptional attorney.'
Clients clés
- Lenstwe Tshipi Mining Proprietary Limited
- Glencore South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Pick n Pay (Pty) Ltd
- Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority
- Saint Gobain Construction Products (Pty) Ltd
- Africoal (Pty) Ltd
- Calculus Capital (Pty) Ltd
- Nedbank Limited
- Professional Provident Society Limited
- Bidfood (Pty) Ltd
Points forts
- Represented the Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority in a ongoing dispute concerning the execution of an arbitration award arising from a supply agreement between Fraser Solar and the Kingdom of Lesotho.
- Represented the Gauteng Provisional Government in an ongoing insurance dispute with Zurich Insurance Company South Africa, relating to alleged defective design and subsequent damage sustained to a part of the Gautrain tunnel.
- Defending the SARB, PA and the FIC in ongoing proceedings involving an equality court application launched by the Sekunjalo Group of Companies, AYO technologies and the founder, Dr Iqbal Survé, concerning allegations of unfair and racial discrimination.
Avocats
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Faith Sikhavhakhavha
Responsable de la pratique
Corlett Manaka
Autres avocats clés
Darren Willans; Jennifer Smit; Faith Sikhavhakhavha; Koketso Rapoo; Sarah Passmoor; Akhona Bilatyi; Jones Antunes; David Hertz