Attorneys that are currently listed as practicing at Thomson Wilks (Sandton)
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Stephen Thomson
Years of Practice: 38 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: 25 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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Safiyya Akoojee
Years of Practice: 14 Position: DirectorSafiyya joined Thomson Wilks in 2009 as an articled clerk, and was admitted as an attorney in 2011, after a successful career in the FMCG sector where she had steered a major Food Manufacturing company through a merger and acquisition. Safiyya has an established Middle East footprint in excess of tw... click for more information
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Anny Lee
Years of Practice: 11 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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Jason Huang
Position: Senior Professional Assistant - China DepartmentJason completed his studies at University of Free State in 2018. He is a Senior Professional Assistant at Sun Attorneys Jason is fluent in English, Afrikaans and Chinese, he is versatile in the areas of Commercial Law, Litigation, Labour and Criminal Law. As one of the younger members of Sun Atto... click for more information
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Bartho Van Tonder
Years of Practice: 16 Position: DirectorBartho 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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Olivia Perotti
Years of Practice: 10 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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Kimrie Cryer (nee Ritchie)
Years of Practice: 7 Position: DirectorKimrie 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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Julia Le Roux (Zhang)
Position: ConsultantJulia has over 17 years experience working in the major cities of China. She has obtained a diploma, MBA and LLB. She shall be the first female mainland Chinese attorney in South Africa. Julia has also published several translations of works from English to Chinese, including all the material for t... click for more information
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Renier Van Der Bank
Years of Practice: 23 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 Africa a... click for more information
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Vaughn Harrison
Position: ConsultantVaughn recently joined Thomson Wilks as a consultant. He brings with him extensive experience within the legal sector. In addition to obtaining his BA and LLB from the University of Stellenbosch he has a Higher Diploma in Tax Law (Wits) and qualified as an English solicitor and is on the non-practi... click for more information
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Sophia Georgantis
Position: AssociateSophia obtained her LLB degree from the University of Pretoria and is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society (Member since 2005). She is a qualified and admitted attorney, notary public and conveyancer with a passion for property law specifically conveyancing. Sophia’s previous ex... click for more information
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Paula Conway
Years of Practice: 30 Position: ConsultantPaula Conway (Haynes) holds BA and LLB degrees from WITS University and an Advanced Diploma in Banking Law from RAU (now UJ). After being admitted as an attorney in 1994, Paula worked in the banking and finance departments at large law firms in South Africa and Australia and at international banks ... click for more information
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Siafa Chauke
Position: ConsultantSiafa Chauke focuses on commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution with specific emphasis on commercial disputes. He acts on behalf of financial institutions, corporate entities, insurance companies, construction companies and shareholders in shareholding disputes. As a litigator and p... click for more information
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Megan Brook
Years of Practice: 3 Position: AssociateMegan is an ambitious and dedicated lawyer who is passionate about litigation and alternative dispute resolution. click for more information
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Maria D’Amico
Position: ConsultantMaria D’Amico is a senior practitioner and has extensive experience in commercial law (company law, contracts and litigation), franchising and is also a mediator. Maria’s understanding of franchising law is invaluable to anyone in the franchising industry. Maria’s winning formula is her profession... click for more information
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Abigail Butcher
Years of Practice: 5 Position: Senior AssociateAbigail 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 ... click for more information
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Asma Cachalia
Position: DirectorAsma Cachalia is a Director in the Employment Law practice at Thomson Wilks, with a strong focus on collective labour law. She advises both local and multinational clients across various sectors including transport, mining, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and retail. With a strategic and solutions-... click for more information
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Beatrix van der Spuy
Position: ConsultantBeatrix van der Spuy is a senior attorney, conveyancer, and notary public with over 16 years of experience spanning both law and business. She holds a Master’s Degree in Mercantile Law from the University of the Free State, complemented by certifications in international taxation and digital marketi... click for more information
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Matthew Rheeder
Position: ConsultantMatthew joined Thomson Wilks Inc. on 1 August 2024 as a Consultant Attorney in the Corporate and Commercial Department. He brings extensive experience in a wide range of corporate finance and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and corporate restr... click for more information
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Paula Conway
Years of Practice: 31 Position: ConsultanPaula Conway (née Haynes) holds BA and LLB degrees from WITS University and an Advanced Diploma in Banking Law from RAU (now the University of Johannesburg). Admitted as an attorney in 1994, she has built an impressive cross-jurisdictional career, practising in South Africa, Australia, and the UK. ... click for more information
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Sam Blumberg
Position: ConsultantSam is a dynamic and dedicated family law attorney, admitted to the High Court in February 2024. She takes a client-centred, compassionate approach to family law, with a strong emphasis on protecting the best interests of children and supporting families through complex legal matters. Graduating cu... click for more information
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Sarah Simson
Position: ConsultantAn admitted attorney with a strong background in the financial services sector, Sarah specialises in fiduciary matters, company law, tax law, and cross-border structuring. With deep expertise in trust law, estate planning, contract drafting, and business continuity planning, Sarah offers holistic l... click for more information
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Professor Hugo Pienaar
Position: DirectorProfessor Hugo Pienaar is a Director in the Employment Law practice at Thomson Wilks. He is a highly respected employment law specialist with decades of experience in litigation, dispute resolution, and strategic employment advisory. Hugo represents leading South African and international corporates... click for more information
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Jaron Carter
Years of Practice: 1 Position: AssociateJaron is an Associate in the Corporate and Finance practice at Thomson Wilks. He holds a B.Soc.Sci, LL.B, and LL.M in Commercial Law from the University of Cape Town and was admitted as an attorney in June 2024. Jaron’s practice focuses on corporate finance and transactional advisory, with experien... click for more information
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Mohsina Chenia
Position: DirectorMohsina is a Director in the Employment Law Practice at Thomson Wilks, with extensive experience advising clients across both public and private sectors, including government departments, state-owned entities, and corporates in industries such as education, municipal services, and professional servi... click for more information
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