CURRICULUM VITAE

A litigation attorney with experience in the High Court, Labour Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court. Over time earned a reputation for excellent skills as an attorney who brings his personable approach to a practice that envelops aspects of commercial, personal injury, administrative, insolvency and employment law. A goal oriented, motivated professional with a high practical competency and aptitude for hard work.

Education

2002 – 2004

MASTERS DEGREE (LLM) – University of Cape Town

1998 – 2002

BACHELOR DEGREE (LLB) – University of Western Cape

1997 – 1998

DIPLOMA PENOLOGY (DIP) – University of South Africa

PRACTICE

Executive Director – Marais Muller Hendricks Inc
2014 – 2020

Appearances in civil and criminal matters in the High Court, Regional Court, District Courts. Attending to interlocutory applications, mediations, pre-trial conferences and taxations in the High Court. Implementing the Board’s fiduciary, strategic, plans and policies.

Attorney/Director – Marais Muller Hendricks Inc
2002 – 2014

Civil litigation services to private clients, in-house counsel and businesses including legal advice on evidence, prospects and strategy, settling pleadings, submissions, court appearances, interlocutory hearings, applications and trials. Assist with disciplinary hearings, retrenchments, dismissals and S197 transfers. Criminal and civil appeals.

Conveyancer – Marais Muller Hendricks Inc
2015 – 2020

Qualified conveyancer proficient with drafting and preparing bonds and transfer documents for execution.

Liquidator – Marais Muller Hendricks Inc
2015 – 2020

DOJ National List of Liquidators. Sequestrations, liquidations, insolvencies and/or judicial management. Joint and sole appointments. (Realising assets, address outstanding claims; Distributing returns; Investigating the possibility of fraudulent or voidable transactions; Inquiries)

Acting Judge – High Court of South Africa (Western Cape, Div)
First term 2019

LEGAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Lecturer – University of South Africa (Unisa)
2003 – 2005

Contracted by University of South Africa to lecture part-time on Constitutional law and Wills and Estates.

Lecturer – University of South Africa (Unisa)
2003 – 2005

Contracted by University of South Africa to lecture part-time on Constitutional law and Wills and Estates.

Lecturer – University of South Africa (Unisa)
2003 – 2005

Contracted by University of South Africa to lecture part-time on Constitutional law and Wills and Estates.

Lecturer – University of South Africa (Unisa)
2003 – 2005

Contracted by University of South Africa to lecture part-time on Constitutional law and Wills and Estates.

Lecturer – University of South Africa (Unisa)
2003 – 2005

Contracted by University of South Africa to lecture part-time on Constitutional law and Wills and Estates.

Lecturer – University of South Africa (Unisa)
2003 – 2005

Contracted by University of South Africa to lecture part-time on Constitutional law and Wills and Estates.

FOCUS AREAS

Employment Law 95%
Administrative Law 86%
Personal Injury Law 90%
Civil Litigation 93%
Insolvency Law 85%
Conveyancing 97%