Lawyers

Merlita Kennedy

Merlita Kennedy

Webber Wentzel, South Africa

Work Department

Dispute Resolution Practice

Position

Partner

Career

Merlita is a commercial dispute resolution and litigation specialist. She has extensive experience advising on mining, insurance, medical and healthcare law related matters. Merlita also advises on business crimes and related investigations.

In terms of her industry knowledge into the mining sector, Merlita was seconded for a year to one of the leading South African Mining Houses' Group Legal team. During her time on secondment she helped the client develop an expedited dispute resolution model to facilitate the speedy and efficient resolution of their legal disputes.

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Education

Certificate Course in Anti-Corruption and Commercial Crime Investigation (7246X), University of South Africa, 2021 Certificate in Medical Law, University of South Africa, 2013 LLB, Stellenbosch University, 1997 BA, Stellenbosch University, 1995 Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa