Attorneys that are currently listed as practicing at Woodhead Bigby Attorneys (LaLucia Umhlanga)
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Scott Bigby
Years of Practice: 26 Position: DirectorScott joined the firm in 1977. He was the third consecutive generation Bigby to have been admitted to practice in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, having served articles of clerkship under his late father, Huntly Bigby, who was the firm's senior partner at the time. He became a partner in 1984. Scott ... click for more information
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Richard Haslop
Years of Practice: 29 Position: DirectorRichard was admitted as an attorney in 1981, joined WB Inc in 1990 and became a partner in 1991. He specialises in labour and employment law and industrial relations and lectures in and compiles the national course notes for the labour dispute resolution course at the Law Society of South Africa's S... click for more information
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Ian Johnson
Years of Practice: 22 Position: DirectorIan was admitted as an attorney and conveyancer in 1988 and joined WB Inc in 1991. He specialises in property transactions, with a particular interest in shareblock conversions, new developments relating to sectional title projects and high volume affordable housing townships. Ian is married to Ly... click for more information
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Joanne Taylor
Years of Practice: 17 Position: DirectorJoanne was admitted as an attorney in 1993 and joined WB&I in that year. She is also a conveyancer and notary public. Joanne practises in the conveyancing department, dealing with mortgage and notarial bonds, conventional, sectional and township transfers and servitudes. Her interests and hobbies in... click for more information
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Yadhya Bissasser
Years of Practice: 14 Position: DirectorYadhya was admitted as an attorney in 1996 and qualified as a conveyancer in 2000. She joined WB&I in 2001. Yadhya is married to Suren and they have two children. Her interests include reading. click for more information
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Russell Clyde Macdonald
Years of Practice: 23 Position: DirectorRussell was admitted in March 1987. Before joining WB Inc in 2004, he practised as a Senior Partner in the firm of Laing Frank and MacDonald, which he co-founded. He is involved in all areas of civil litigation and arbitration with a particular emphasis on commercial, insurance, procurement and con... click for more information
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John Bisset
Years of Practice: 52 Position: ConsultantJohn was admitted as an attorney in 1958 and as a conveyancer and notary public in 1963. He joined Woodhead Bigby Inc. as a partner in 1990. John has practised as a conveyancer for most of his career. He is presently WB Inc.'s client relationship consultant. He is married to Jill and they have three... click for more information
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Samantha Subiah
Years of Practice: 13 Position: DirectorSamantha was admitted as an attorney in July 2004 and as a conveyancer in May 2009. She has an International Diploma in Intellectual Property from the College of England & Wales and joined WB Inc in July 2010. She practises in the specialised litigation department. She has specialised in short-term... click for more information
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Thareshini Naidoo
Years of Practice: 6 Position: AssociateThareshini joined WB&I Inc in 2011 as a candidate attorney. She was admitted in March 2012 and practises as an associate in the commercial and insurance litigation department. She obtained her Ll.B. qualification at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. click for more information
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James Bigby
Position: DirectorJames is a fourth generation lawyer and joined WB Inc in 2010. He was educated at Kearsney College and the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College). He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree and is an attorney with right of appearance in the High Court. James joined WB Inc's board of directors in 201... click for more information
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Claudia Harris
Years of Practice: 5 Position: AssociateClaudia is an attorney who specializes in Wills and deceased estates. She joined WB Inc in 2012 and practices in the firm's Wills and Estates department. Her interests include watching live music; adventure travel and fine dining. She has two Persian cats. click for more information
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Sean Barrett
Years of Practice: 6 Position: DirectorSean was admitted as an attorney in 2012 and joined Woodhead Bigby Inc in 2013. He has right of appearance in the High Court and practices in the firm's commercial litigation department. He specializes in High Court litigation with a particular emphasis on Banking and Credit Law, and Bank-related r... click for more information
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Dylan Rhodes
Years of Practice: 5 Position: AssociateDylan is an attorney and conveyancer who specializes in conveyancing. He joined WB Inc in 2013 and practises in the firm's conveyancing department. His interests include music, where he plays guitar and sings in a band in his spare time. He also enjoys playing league squash for Berea Rovers. He... click for more information
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Jan Schoeman
Years of Practice: 41 Position: Executive ConsultantJan was admitted in 1978 and joined WB Inc in 2014. He practises in the firm's commercial law department, and specialises in mergers and acquisitions, finance and trust law. His interests include reading, hiking and physical exercise. click for more information
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Kovi Naidoo
Years of Practice: 12 Position: DirectorKovi is an attorney and conveyancer who specializes in High Court litigation. She joined Woodhead Bigby Inc in 2012 and practises in the firm's commercial litigation department, focusing on foreclosures. click for more information