Think DM, Think Contemporary Law Firm

Practical experience

Geraldine primarily handles High Court matters, while also attending to matters in the Magistrates Court matters. Most of her time is spent on   litigation and commercial instructions. She assisted clients with POPIA compliance, and drafted relevant opinions and relevant policies relating to governing and procurement solutions. Geraldine is eligible to appear in the Magistrates Court and the High Court of South Africa.

As part of her overall practice, she attends to the following on a daily basis:

• Advises public entities and other clients on the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996), Public Finance Management Act (1999), Municipal Systems Act (2000), procurement policies and any other applicable legislation.
• Interrogates, reviews, negotiates and drafts contracts (lease agreements, supply agreements, service level agreements, etc.).
• Drafts court processes (action and application proceedings, including heads of argument), and appearances in both High and Magistrates Courts.
• Advises clients on property law and management related aspects, including advising on the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from, and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (1998).
• Advises clients in insolvencies and participates in insolvency inquiries, including advising on the Companies Act (2008) and Insolvency Act (1936)
• Conducts forensic and due diligence investigations, and provides necessary recommendations.

Area of expertise

• Administrative, Constitutional and Public Law
• Commercial and General Litigation
• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Insolvency Law
• Property Law and Management
• Cost Consulting and Legal fees
• Labour Law
• Due diligence investigations
• Information, Communication and Technology Law
• Environmental Law

Qualifications

• Admitted and practising Attorney (2013)
• Com Law
• Bachelor of Law (LLB)
• LLM in Mercantile Law: Consumer Protection, NCA and Competition Law
• Legal Practice Management
• National Credit Regulator Training Course [Debt Counselling Course]
• L.E.A.D – 40-Hour Civil Mediation Training in compliance with the draft standards for Civil Mediation