Attorneys that are currently listed as practicing at Thomson Wilks (Sandton)
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Stephen Thomson
Years of Practice: 36 Position: DirectorStephen was admitted in 1987. He specialises in commercial agreements and corporate matters, general, commercial, property and insurance litigation, as well as insolvency law. Stephen has also developed a substantial practise in the fields of mergers, acquisitions and structured finance and sits on ... click for more information
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Tumisang Kgaboesele
Years of Practice: 24 Position: DirectorTumisang is a director of Thomson Wilks practising from its head office in Sandton.Tumisang graduated from the University of the Witwaterstrand with a B. Proc in 1995 and a LLB degree in 1997. In 1998 he received a Higher Diploma in Company Law and in 2000 obtained his LLM in Tax. In 2011 Tumisang c... click for more information
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Adam Mitchell
Years of Practice: 24 Position: DirectorAdam Mitchell is a senior attorney specialising in divorce and family law cases throughout South Africa and internationally, focusing on the financial aspects of larger divorce matters, including claims against trust assets in a divorce by a husband or wife. In 2013 Adam merged his practice with the... click for more information
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Themba Shongwe
Years of Practice: 17 Position: DirectorThemba was admitted as an attorney in 2007. He then joined JKL Ikaneng Attorneys as a professional assistant in the Civil and Commercial Litigation Department in 2007. In 2008 Themba decided to practise for his own account under the name and style of Serei Attorneys. In 2011 Themba joined the Legal... click for more information
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Safiyya Akoojee
Years of Practice: 13 Position: DirectorSafiyya commenced her career in the business world in 2001, as a director of a food manufacturing company which she successfully steered through a merger and acquisition. In 2007 Safiyya joined Dafasa Holdings advising on corporate strategy and succession planning. Safiyya joined Thomson Wilks Inc.... click for more information
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Ben Schmulian
Position: ConsultantBenjamin was admitted as an attorney in 1999. Benjamin is a commercial attorney with experience in commercial and general litigation. He has a special interest in technology and contract law and is experienced in the negotiation, drafting and review of a wide variety of specialist contracts in the f... click for more information
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Anny Lee
Years of Practice: 10 Position: ConsultantAnny completed her articles at Thomson Wilks and was admitted in 2014. She is fluent in both English and Mandarin as she has been actively involved in the Chinese community. In particular, she has been involved with the Nan Hua Temple and uses her bilingual abilities as a translator at various eve... click for more information
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Bartho Van Tonder
Years of Practice: 14 Position: ConsultantBartho was admitted in 2009 after completing his articles in Nelspruit where he handled mostly litigious matters and his studies at UCT and Stellenbosch where he specialised in advanced company, competition, internet and incorporeal property law. He joined Thomson Wilks in 2011 after having worked ... click for more information
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Graham Wilks
Years of Practice: 43 Position: ConsultantGraham, one of Johannesburg's foremost commercial and corporate attorneys, was admitted in 1980. He has guided several companies to listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has been involved in numerous company mergers and acquisitions. He has a special interest in corporate finance and comme... click for more information
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John Hunter
Years of Practice: 41 Position: AssociateMr Hunter was admitted as an attorney in early 1983 and specialized in business law, and was regarded as the businessman's attorney. Mr Hunter has an in-depth knowledge of agreements, High Court litigation, financial transactions, a wide knowledge of matters affecting business and also acts as an a... click for more information
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Olivia Perotti
Position: ConsultantOlivia graduated from the University of Pretoria with an LLB degree. She joined a reputable practice in Pretoria where she gained experience in family law and general litigation. In 2015 Olivia established her own law firm where she developed a busy immigration law practice in addition to her family... click for more information
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Bontle Litheko
Position: ConsultantBontle Litheko boasts a remarkable career spanning over a decade as a seasoned attorney admitted to the High Court. Her professional journey began with Smit Sewgoolam, a renowned firm, where she dedicated her energies to the intricacies of Corporate Law and Litigation within the High Court arena dur... click for more information
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JASON HUNTER
Years of Practice: 1 Position: AssociateJason joined Thomson Wilks as a Candidate Attorney in 2021 and has gained valuable experience in litigation and collections. He was admitted in early 2023 and he has remained at the firm as an associate, working hand in hand with Vaughn Harrison, one of our most senior consultant attorneys with a fo... click for more information
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Jonathan White
Years of Practice: 1 Position: ConsultantJonathan White graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2007, completed his articles in 2008, and was admitted as an Attorney and Notary the same year. In 2009, he joined FJ Jordaan Incorporated, where he became a Director and shareholder in 2010, remaining there for several years. He is an exp... click for more information
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Kimrie Cryer (nee Ritchie)
Years of Practice: 6 Position: AssociateKimrie received her Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in 2015, becoming an attorney in 2018. She joined Thomson Wilks in January 2019, where she contributes expertise in property law, specifically in residential property, sectional title law, and debt collection. Kimrie is... click for more information
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Renier Van Der Bank
Years of Practice: 21 Position: ConsultantRenier graduated from the University of the North West in 2000 and was admitted as an attorney in 2002. He is a member of the Fiduciary Institute of South Africa (‘FISA') which regulates deceased estate and trust practitioners. After having worked in the UK in 2003, Renier returned to South Af... click for more information