Fasken’s dispute resolution practice is very well known in acting for traditional communities in high-profile disputes; department head Rakhee Bhoora often leads on these mandates. Bhoora is also noted for her strength in constitutional, administrative and infrastructure litigation. Bianca Da Costa is well versed in commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and contentious construction and engineering matters. Commercial litigator Tania Siciliano has a strong record in assisting with business rescue and insolvency matters. Jesicca Rajpal and Barr-Mary Tyzack are star names in the department.
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‘Excellent commercial and labour knowledge.'
‘Negotiation techniques are great.'
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Key clients
- South African Association for Water Use Associations (SAAFWUA)
- South African National Roads Agency
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Work highlights
- Successfully represented a key applicant, the South African Association for Water Use Associations (SAAFWUA), in a landmark decision made by the Constitutional Court in the Transfer of Water Use Entitlements; the Court ruled that the National Water Act allows for the transfer of water use entitlements, and that trading in such rights is not prohibited or unlawful.
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