Melanie Hart leads Beech Veltman Inc’s employment practice, which continues to be kept particularly busy advising clients from the mining sector on a range of employment matters; infrastructure and natural resources work remain key pillars of strength for the group. Firm CEO Warren Beech has a solid track record in representing companies in inquiries and inquests arising from workplace accidents. Bryan White assists with mining-related commercial agreements, regulatory issues and compliance work. Mbuyi Katumba stands out for his contributions. Refiloe Vengeni left the firm in October 2022.
Testimonials
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‘A diversified team, each with his/her own strengths and specialized fields of practice. ’
‘Melanie Hart is very well versed in employment laws. She always remains objective, yet with her clients' best interest at heart. She is an excellent litigator.’
Key clients
- Acino Forensic (Pty) Ltd
- Afrimat Proprietary Limited
Work highlights
- Represented Mix Telematics (Pty) Ltd in an urgent application for the enforcement of an agreement of restraint of trade involving a former employee and the employee's new employer.
- Acted for Kusile Civil Works Joint Venture in a contractual dispute; the key issue was whether an employee had been dismissed or whether their fixed term contract had expired.