Mr Trevor Versfeld > Webber Wentzel > Johannesburg, South Africa > Lawyer Profile

Webber Wentzel
90 RIVONIA ROAD, SANDTON
JOHANNESBURG 2196,
PO BOX 61771, MARSHALLTOWN 2107
South Africa
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Work Department

Dispute Resolution Practice

Position

Partner

Career

Trevor is a specialist in corporate and commercial litigation, arbitrations and the case management of complex disputes with over 20 years’ experience. His expertise includes company law, constitutional and administrative law matters, and pensions law. He advises a range of local and international clients including major banks, mining companies, pension fund administrators, local communities and trade unions. He also specialises in the resolution of disputes in the financial services field. Trevor has been responsible for the arbitration and case management of a number of complex and high-profile disputes and has provided litigation support in forensic investigations and in the restructuring of distressed businesses.

Education

LLB, University of the Witwatersrand, 1987
BA, University of the Witwatersrand, 1985
Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Lawyer Rankings

South Africa > Dispute resolution

(Hall of Fame)

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Headed up by Sarah McKenzie, the dispute resolution practice at Webber Wentzel is home to a ‘solution driven and very accessible‘ team. International and domestic arbitration is a key driver of work for the group, which is experienced in class action litigation and contentious business rescue proceedings. Trevor Versfeld is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, and specialises in handling disputes for clients in the financial services sector. Class action disputes are a key area of instruction for Nick Alp, and Lionel van Tonder brings extensive experience in advising on large, cross-border investigations. The ‘excellentMaria Philippides fields expertise in contractual litigation and insurance disputes. Vlad Movshovich regularly handles complex international arbitration.