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Admissions to the Profession Issue 2/2 2013 THE SA ATTORNEYS’ JOURNAL to the profession ADMISSIONS Issue 2/2 2013 Webber Wentzel Johannesburg associates 2014. Front row from left to right: Ben Winks, Terusha Ramchund, Haseena Paruk, Raeesa Khan, Gitte Truter, Jayati Naidoo, Andrita Maharaj and Mpumelelo Nxumalo. Middle row from left to right: : Ziningi Hlophe, Nicole Abbott, Rachel Branco e Silva, Makwena Mantsho, Leona Maharaj, Jessica Durand and Masala Ratshitanga. Back row from left to right: Johnathan Leibbrandt, Hannes Marais, Neo Modisakeng, Sentebale Makara, Nomsa Mbere, Lenee Veldsman, Thembile Sikhakhane and Mandy Ludeke. Not pictured: Reuben Cronje, Dennise Dlamini, Sizwe Gcayi, Taheera Ismail, Sarah McGibbon, Leani Nortjè, Carla Silbernagl, Naadiah Singh, Peter Smith and Tyron Theessen. SPONSORED BY ADVERTORIAL OUR EXPERIENCE AT WEBBER WENTZEL former advantaged schools, I rom a young age I was never imagined that I would be interested in the legal met with the experience that has profession as it is an greeted me at Webber Wentzel. Fintellectually stimulat- In my brief time at Webber ing profession with a diverse Wentzel, I have formed part of range of career opportunities. teams that facilitated transac- I joined Webber Wentzel as a tions throughout the continent. candidate attorney in January The training is, however, not 2009 after obtaining my B.Com limited to technical training. Law and LLB from the Universi- The firm has many programmes ty of Johannesburg. During the penultimate year of my LLB, I which challenge my understand- participated in the firm’s vaca- ing and conception of the law tion work programme and expe- and the role which lawyers must rienced the firm‘s high perfor- play in facilitating justice and mance and diverse culture and I equity. These have included: knew I wanted to be a part of it. • the compulsory mentorship During my first two weeks programme; at the firm, I took part in the • the leadership network talks firm’s induction programme. Mlungisi Mahlangu (network opportunities with The purpose of the induction Chantelle Wood leaders from across different Associate programme is to introduce new Associate walks of life); candidate attorneys to the vari- • our participation in Business ous ‘practice groups’ within the Place (a non-profit organisation firm as well as to the ethical and practice group. I have since where Webber Wentzel lawyers practical side of practicing law. been privileged to have been e cannot expect consult for free with entrepre- As a candidate attorney, I involved in some of the most people to have neurs); and rotated through the firm’s ‘Dis- exciting, high profile financing “W respect for law • life coaching and diversity pute Resolution’, ‘Competition transactions in South Africa. and order until we teach respect awareness training. Law’ and ‘Banking & Finance’ I am also regularly involved in to those we have entrusted to Having recently represented practice groups. The rotation complex cross-border transac- tions which provide opportuni- enforce those laws” - Hunter S. Webber Wentzel at the launch policy is tremendously benefi- ties to interact with and learn Thompson of the Africa Corporate Gover- cial. It allows you to experience from a diverse group of people. Hunter S. Thompson was an nance Network in Mauritius, I different areas of the law which What sets Webber Wentzel ordinary man who lived a tur- am all the more convinced that ultimately enables you to make bulent life. As a young man the an informed decision about the apart is the quality of its peo- it is going to require institutions ple and the nature of the legal death of his father thrust his area of the law you would like to like Webber Wentzel whose matters that the firm secures family into poverty. He did not specialise in. commitment to individual and as a result. Not only does this finish high school. He spent I have benefitted from some community development is un- provide the opportunity to work time in jail, being an accesso- of the finest training. The firm paralleled, to sustain the rise of takes an active role in develop- with some of the finest legal ry to a robbery. L later in life what time magazine described ing their junior professionals minds, these experiences result he struggled with alcohol and just over a decade ago as the through extensive training pro- in rapid development as a pro- drug abuse, before committing “Hopeless Continent”. grammes. This has been a com- fessional in a stimulating and suicide. Lawyers occupy a delicate and bination of training facilitated dynamic environment where ev- Despite the turbulence which privileged role in society, one by experienced and knowledge- ery day is interesting and chal- engulfed him, a central theme in which is best served through ex- able Webber Wentzel partners, lenging. his understanding of the value cellence, diversity and integrity along with international train- If you are seeking a challeng- and importance of integrity. A - the guiding principles of Web- ing courses that have been ing career, exposure to major value which forms part of the ber Wentzel. provided locally. The training deals and the opportunity to coat of arms of Webber Wentzel. equips you to perform well in work with leading lawyers, Web- I am an Associate in the Merg- your role and ensures that you ber Wentzel should be your firm ers and Acquisitions practice of remain competitive and relevant of choice. Webber Wentzel. Having been as a professional. born in Mamelodi during the Mlungisi In 2011 I made the decision Chantelle turbulent 80’s and being priv- to focus on corporate law and ileged to attend well-resourced Mahlangu joined the ‘Banking & Finance’ Wood SUPPLEMENT TO DE REBUS, JULY 2013 Sponsored by 3 Hendricks, SM LLB, Stellenbosch Justice Centre, Stellenbosch, 6-9- 2013. Cape Law Society Hitchcock, S LLB, Ilana Müller Attorneys, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. Hlazo, M LLB, Bango & Associates, Mthatha, 28-3-2013. Hoho, BN LLB, Queenstown Justice Centre, Queenstown, 23-5-2013. Human, WA LLB, Athlone Justice Centre, Cape Town, 7-6-2013. Isaacs, S LLB, Marais Muller Yekiso Inc, Kuils River, 7-6-2013. ADMITTED ATTORNEYS Ismail, N BCom LLB, Patel & Totos Attorneys, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. Jacobs, A LLB, Borman & Hayward Inc, Cape Town, 12-4-2013. Abdulla, H LLB, Nawaal Cloete & Associates, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. Jacobs, SG LLB, Lionel Trichardt & Associates, Somerset East, 25-7- Abrahams, BP LLB, Bellville Justice Centre, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. 2013. Abrahams, T LLB, Cape Town Justice Centre, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. Jacobs, VE LLB, Terblanche Slabber Pieters Attorneys, Malmesbury, Adams, S LLB, Bowman Gilfillan Inc, Cape Town, 1-2-2013. 1-6-2012. Adriaanse, NR LLB, Stellenbosch Justice Centre, Stellenbosch, 2-8- Jansen, IG LLB, Cape Town Justice Centre, Cape Town, 7-6-2013. 2013. Jansen, T LLB, F Salie Attorneys, Kuils River, 6-9-2013. Amputu, AN BSocSci LLB, Adriaans Inc, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. Jantjes, C LLB, Pieterse Cary Finlaison Inc, Port Elizabeth, 1-10-2013. Arendse, KK LLB, Mario Walters & Associates, Diep River, 12-4-2013. Jonker, OM LLB, Smit Kruger Inc, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. Armstrong, G LLB, Rob Green & Associates, Somerset West, 12-4-2013. Jooste, K LLB, Pieterse Cary Finlaison Inc, Port Elizabeth, 30-5-2013. Bailey, B LLB, Mostert & Bosman, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. Juby, T LLB, Barry Nortje Attorneys, Gordon’s Bay, 3-5-2013. Bandezi, AC LLB, Athlone Justice Centre, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. Jurgens, H LLB, Athlone Justice Centre, Cape Town, 9-7-2013. Barnard, N LLB, Elma Nieuwoudt Attorneys, Cape Town, 3-5-2013. Kalis, QN BA LLB, Rob Green & Associates, Somerset West, 2-8-2013. Bean, SE LLB, De Kock & Associates Inc, Somerset West, 3-5-2013. Ketterer, E LLB, Francois van Zyl Attorney, George, 7-6-2013. Benjamin, NM LLB, Lamara Hendricks Attorneys, Cape Town, 3-5-2013. Khaka, S LLB, Grahamstown Justice Centre, Grahamstown, 28-2-2013. Benting, J LLB, Chris Fick & Associates Inc, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. Khumalo, IJ LLB, Kimberley Justice Centre, Kimberley, 16-9-2013. Bester, LC LLB, De Vries Shields Chiat Inc, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. Kidd, DB LLB, Everinghams Inc, Cape Town, 10-6-2013. Booyens, JA LLB, De Klerk & Van Gend Inc, Cape Town, 1-2-2013. Kiewitz, L BA LLM, Chennells Albertyn, Stellenbosch, 3-5-2013. Bosch, E LLB, Pierre Kitching Attorneys, Port Elizabeth, 19-9-2013. King, BB BSocSci LLB, Matthew Walton & Associates, Cape Town, 2-8- Botha, M LLB, Van der Spuy, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. 2013. Brinkhuis, N LLB, Athlone Justice Centre, Cape Town, 3-5-2013. Kleynhans, L LLB, Cullinan & Associates, Cape Town, 3-5-2013. Brits, N LLB, Bellville Justice Centre, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. Kohlani, A LLB, Kimberley Justice Centre, Kimberley, 28-6-2013. Browne, AC BBusSci LLB, Guthrie & Rushton, Fish Hoek, 7-6-2013. Kotze (Jnr), PJ LLB, Hauptfleisch & Kotze Inc, Ceres, 7-6-2013. Buba, ZP BSocSci LLB, Parker & Khan Inc, Cape Town, 7-6-2013. Krewu, B LLB, Mthatha Justice Centre, Mthatha, 21-8-2013. Cato, KG LLB, Simpsons Attorneys, Cape Town, 2-8-2013. Kritzinger, LS LLB, Lindoor & Associates, Port Elizabeth, 12-9-2013. Chettiar, S BA LLB, Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes Inc, Cape Town, 7-6- Kruger, L BCom LLB, Lawrence Masiza Vorster Inc, Port Elizabeth, 2-5- 2013. 2013. Chetty, K LLB, Pincus Matz Attorneys, Cape Town, 7-12-2012. La Grange, L LLB, Erasmus Inc, Stellenbosch, 2-8-2013. Chetty, KB LLB, McWilliams & Elliott Inc, Port Elizabeth, 8-8-2013. Langeveld, L LLB, Yazbeks Attorneys, East London, 29-8-2013. Christiaans-Gaffoor, MR LLB, Stellenbosch Justice Centre, Lary, S LLB, Pincus Matz Attorneys, Cape Town, 2-9-2013.
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