Adv Ricardo Arcangeli (Menlyn, Pretoria)

012 004 2823

082 680 5226 (24hrs)

admin@ricardoarcangeli.co.za

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65466

38 Ingersol Rd, Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria

Gauteng / Pretoria

Menlyn / Waterkloof Glen

38 Ingersol Rd, Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria, 0081

Direct-Access Litigation Counsel - Advocate Ricardo Arcangeli is a practicing Advocate based in Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria, with 13 years of legal experience. Offering professional legal representation and dispute-resolution services to individuals, businesses, and legal practitioners, he combines specialized courtroom advocacy with practical commercial insight across the Pretoria, Midrand, and Johannesburg areas.

Advocate Arcangeli provides legal representation and advice directly to individuals and businesses. This allows clients to engage experienced counsel for litigation or mediation without the mandatory requirement of a traditional instructing attorney, providing a more streamlined and cost-effective route to High Court representation and practical legal solutions.

Counsel Overview & Strategic Approach
With a background bridging legal practice and commercial experience, Adv. Arcangeli understands the financial and practical considerations that sit behind legal disputes. His practice is built on three fundamental principles: professionalism, preparation, and practical solutions. Before initiating court proceedings, he focuses on understanding the client’s circumstances and objectives to develop a clear, commercially sound legal strategy. Where litigation is necessary, he prepares meticulously; where alternative dispute resolution is viable, he offers structured mediation.

Regional Coverage
Operating from 38 Ingersol Rd, Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria, Adv. Arcangeli provides comprehensive legal representation, drafting, and dispute resolution services across the Pretoria, Midrand, and Johannesburg jurisdictions.

Core Practice Areas

High Court Litigation & Legal Representation
Adv. Arcangeli provides advocacy in matters requiring experienced counsel, including legal research, the preparation of pleadings, drafting legal documents, negotiations, and direct representation in court proceedings.

Commercial & Civil Disputes
Applying his commercial background, he navigates complex legal questions and financial considerations to resolve business disputes, ensuring clients receive clear, well-prepared professional counsel.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) & Mediation
Adv. Arcangeli is officially listed on the Gauteng High Court mediation panel of Mediation in Motion Mediators (MiMM). He assists parties in identifying common ground and exploring practical solutions through a structured, confidential process, allowing clients to avoid costly court battles and retain greater control over the outcome.

Comprehensive Legal Capabilities

Corporate & Commercial Law
Comprehensive advisory and drafting for Business Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, and Company Law. Services include Commercial Drafting, Contracts, and Partnership Agreements.

Civil Litigation & Liability Claims
Expert representation across General Civil Litigation, High Court Practice, and Magistrates Court Litigation. He handles specific claims involving Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Defamation, Professional Negligence, State Negligence, and Unlawful Arrest.

Constitutional & Administrative Law
Defending fundamental rights through Constitutional Law and Constitutional Litigation, as well as Administrative Law disputes.

Family & Matrimonial Law
Sensitive and decisive handling of Family Law matters, including Access to Children and Maintenance applications.

Property, Debt & Insolvency
Managing Evictions, Property Law disputes, Debt Collections, General Collections, and High Court Rehabilitation Orders.

Criminal Defense
Strategic defense for Criminal Litigation and Fraud, including immediate Bail and 24-hour After-Hours Bail applications. Call 24/7 Bail Line: 082 680 5226

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Professional Mediation and Arbitration services for out-of-court settlements.

General Practice
Comprehensive General Litigation and General Practice services for individuals and corporate entities.

Notable High Court Judgments & Litigation Record

Advocate Ricardo Arcangeli has a proven track record of appearing as counsel in various complex matters before the Gauteng Division of the High Court and other courts[cite: 7]. His published case history establishes clear authority across administrative, family, civil, and commercial law:

Administrative Law & State Accountability: Appeared as counsel for the second respondent in MEC for Health: North West Province and Another v Public Protector and Others [2025][cite: 7]. The second respondent successfully opposed the relief concerning the findings, with the applicants ordered to pay costs[cite: 7]. He also successfully represented the respondents in Moagi and Others v Department of Education and Training (North West Province) and Another [2023], securing a cost order against the applicants[cite: 7].
Read MEC for Health v Public Protector | Read Moagi v Dept of Education

Family Law & Matrimonial Disputes: Represented the appellant in a complex divorce and forfeiture appeal under section 9(1) of the Divorce Act in O.E.M v D.S.M [2025] before the Gauteng Division, Pretoria[cite: 7].
Read O.E.M v D.S.M

Civil & Commercial Litigation: Acted as counsel for the respondent in Focus Mining Services CC v Joubert [2016], where the appeal was successfully dismissed with costs[cite: 7].
Read Focus Mining Services CC v Joubert

Defamation & Personal Rights: Represented the defendant in the defamation matter Claassens v Swart [2017], personally conducting the cross-examination of the plaintiff[cite: 7].
Read Claassens v Swart

Pro Bono Advocacy: Acted as pro bono counsel for the respondents during the hearing of City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality v Kgosana and Another [2025][cite: 7].
Read City of Tshwane v Kgosana

Verified Credentials & Standing

• Admissions: Practicing Advocate providing professional legal services in accordance with the rules of the Legal Practice Council.
• Experience: 13 Years of Practice.
• Mediation Accreditation: Listed on the Gauteng High Court mediation panel (MiMM).
• Firm LPC Number: 65466.
• Personal LPC Number: 27169.
• VAT Registration: 4210289122.

Ricardo Arcangeli