Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc's disputes team is well-known for its 'deep expert advice' surrounding corporate, insurance, employment, and public interest litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters. Co-leader André Vos is known for advising on the full-spectrum of mining-related litigation and co-leader Riccardo Petersen is adept in mediation and cross-border arbitration proceedings. Andrew Strachan is skilled in contractual disputes, Brent Botha in corporate and commercial litigation, and Purnel Gangiah in representing large insurers and brokers. Sandile Khoza, Jeffrey Kron, and Sa’ood Lahri are also key members of the department.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘The team has over the years gained considerable institutional knowledge of our business which is immensely helpful in handling matters that arise.'
- ‘Very professional in all areas of service delivery.'
- 'The team is practical, has a deep understanding of the business and its needs and deliver practical legal solutions with quick turn arounds.'
- 'Our collective agreements are well known to the team and we are able to get a quick turnaround in respect of opinions.'
- 'An innovative client training programme has been established, which is of great assistance in up-skilling HR and ER practitioners.'
Key clients
- Glencore Coal South African Operations (Pty) Ltd
- Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Glencore Coal South African Operations (Pty) Ltd
- Sibanye Gold Limited
- Goldfields Limited
- Randfontein Estates Limited
- Anglogold Ashanti
- The Industrial Development Corporation
- Liberty Group Limited
- TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited
- Kudumane Manganese Resources
Work highlights
Advised Glencore on a constitutional challenge to municipal by-laws restricting property transfers in Mpumalanga.
Advised TotalEnergies on a R2.1bn damages claim against Transnet.
Acted for Glencore in regulatory litigation defending its Argent coal mining project against environmental objections.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
André Vos; Riccardo Petersen
Other key lawyers
Andrew Strachan; Brent Botha; Purnel Gangiah; Sandile Khoza; Sa’ood Lahri; Jeffrey Kron