The team at Fasken is ‘extremely clued up on all aspects of labour and employment law’, and is particularly well known for its expertise in handling mandates concerning pension fund issues. Practice head Paul Fouche specialises in advising on labour disputes, while Owethu Mbambo handles the employment aspects of transactions and compliance-related issues. Daphney Willem is well versed in employment litigation, as well as collective bargaining issues, while Alice Letsoalo regularly acts for clients in the mining, construction, and automotive sectors. Rosemary Hunter, ‘an authority in pension law’, and Ludwig Frahm-Arp are key names to note.
Testimonials
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'They are extremely clued up on all aspects of labour and employment law. Not only is their service exceptional, but they also go above and beyond at all times. They ensure that the client receives the correct legal advice and take all possible outcomes into consideration when providing an opinion. They are always one step ahead.’
‘Owethu Mbambo is professional, her intentions are always to get the right result for her client, and she is extremely clued up on all aspects of employment and labour law.'
Key clients
- Industrial Commodities Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- eTradex (Pty) Ltd t/a Global Trade Solution
Work highlights
- Represented the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry in a demarcation dispute.
- Representing the Public Service Co-Ordinating Bargaining Council in ongoing proceedings before the Labour Court regarding an interpretation of a clause of the Public Service Disciplinary Policy, concerning the right of employers to appoint external chairpersons to chair disciplinary hearings.