Lawtons Africa’s dispute resolution practice is a key port of call for banking, oil and gas, telecoms, as well as construction and engineering clients. The ‘friendly and knowledgeable’ team is equally strong in handling litigation for state-owned entities, prominent corporates, and clients in the higher education sector. Practice head Veronica Vurgarellis‘ workload includes international arbitration, commercial disputes, contentious administrative law issues, and regulatory-related litigation. Tamsin Tustin is a key contact for insurers, and Nicholas de Decker stands out for his experience in competition litigation. Tshavhungwe Tshivhase and Kobus de Beer left the firm in February and April 2024 respectively.
Testimonials
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‘They produced excellent work.'
‘They are trustworthy and dependable.'
Key clients
- Access Bank
- BP Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented Richards Bay Coal Terminal (Pty) Ltd in ongoing proceedings arising from an arbitration involving the termination of the rights of a shareholder suspected of exporting coal under a court preservation order to parties linked to state capture.
- Defending Access Bank against multiple claims involving alleged unfair and racial discrimination arising from the closure of bank accounts of several companies linked to Dr Iqbal Survé and the Sekunjalo Group.