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.