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Olivia Phahlamohlaka

Attorney
42 Waverly Road, Highland North, Johannesburg

Summary

Admitted as an Attorney on 28 May 2020 with almost four years post-admission experience and during this period having acted and carried out instructions on behalf of state-owned entities in various aspects of law including General Litigation, Corporate and Commercial law, Constructions and Administrative Law, Procurement Law, Dispute Resolution, Compliance and Corporate Governance, Forensic Investigations, Due Diligence exercises, Labour and Employment Law, Construction Law and Environmental Law.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

Renqe FY Incorporated
05.2020 - Current
  • Conducted thorough due diligence investigations to uncover critical information pertinent to clients'' legal matters.
  • Assisted in developing of legal strategies and arguments to secure favorable outcomes in contentious litigation matters.
  • Improved client satisfaction rates by providing timely updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Advised corporate clients on compliance issues pertaining to Nation legislation and regulations while minimizing potential liability risks.
  • Drafted and reviewed contracts for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws while protecting their interests.
  • Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, wills, and trusts for various clients.
  • Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Represented various State-Owned entities in general litigation matters and dispute resolution matters in arbitrations and before Dispute Adjudication Boards.
  • Provided legal opinions on various complex issues and disputes on behalf of private clients and State-Owned entities.

Candidate Attorney

Renqe FY Incorporated
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • General office and file procedures
  • Assisted in drafting contracts that protected clients'' interests while adhering to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Attended court proceedings, representing clients'' interests and protecting their rights effectively.
  • Managed multiple caseloads simultaneously without compromising quality or timeliness of work product.
  • Conducted thorough research on various areas of law, ensuring accurate information and strong case foundations.
  • Reviewed complex legal documents, identifying potential issues or inconsistencies before submission or execution.
  • Dealing with correspondent Attorneys
  • Service and filing of documents
  • Court processes and procedures in terms of High Court and Magistrates' Court Rules and Practice Directives

Education

LLB -

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Law -

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Legal Research

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    Affiliations

    • The South African Legal Practice Council
    • Basadi ba Molao (Women in Law)


    Software

    Microsoft Office

    Ghost Practice Management

    JUTA Evolve

    Timeline

    Associate

    Renqe FY Incorporated
    05.2020 - Current

    Candidate Attorney

    Renqe FY Incorporated
    02.2019 - 02.2020

    LLB -

    University of Johannesburg
    04.2001 -

    Bachelor of Law -

    University of Johannesburg
    04.2001 -

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