Abigail Butcher

Firm:

Areas Of Practice:

Labour Law, Litigation (Civil), Litigation (Commercial), Litigation (Corporate), Litigation (General), Litigation (High Court), Litigation (Insurance), Litigation (Magistrates Court), Litigation (Tax)

Phone Number:

+27 (0) 11 784 8984

Cell Number:

0833858007

Email address:

abigail@thomsonwilks.co.za

Position:

Senior Associate

Years of Practice:

Address:

1st Floor Building, 8 Pebble Beach, 54 Wierda Rd, Wierda Valley, Sandton

Region:

Gauteng / Johannesburg

Area:

Sandton

Postal Address:

P O Box 78440, Sandton, 2146

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Political and International Studies
LLB

History:

Abigail holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political and International Studies in addition to her LLB and was admitted as an attorney in 2020.

She brings a well-rounded perspective to labour law, having advised clients on a broad spectrum of employment matters—from retrenchments and industrial action to individual disputes before the CCMA and Labour Court. Her background includes in-house experience as Principal Employee Relations within a highly industrialised mining and manufacturing environment, equipping her to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

Abigail’s expertise spans general labour litigation, specialised strike litigation, and high-risk employment matters. She advises on retrenchments, business transfers, employment contracts, harassment claims (including sexual harassment and victimisation), and the drafting of locally and globally compliant workplace policies and procedures.

Attorney Profile last updated: 12 March 2026