Tasmiayh Hoosen
Johannesburg
Summary
Persuasive expert who can analyse complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on a wide range of topics. Specialises in all aspects of corporate and commercial dispute resolution, including administrative, regulatory and constitutional law advice and litigation. Experience in domestic and international arbitrations, as well as in public procurement, judicial review and internal regulatory processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Associate
Webber Wentzel
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Improved case outcomes by conducting thorough legal research and preparing well-structured arguments.
- Assisted senior attorneys in winning high-profile cases through meticulous attention to detail and persuasive advocacy skills.
- Assisted partners with business development initiatives, participating in client meetings and contributing to the preparation of pitches and proposals.
- Reviewed large volumes of documents during discovery phase, identifying critical evidence for use in depositions or trial proceedings.
- Prepared comprehensive settlement proposals by analyzing damages calculations and potential liability exposures to facilitate negotiations with opposing parties.
- Increased client satisfaction with timely communication and commitment to understanding their needs.
- Attended court hearings as second chair attorney providing support to lead counsel during trials or oral argument presentations on various motions.
- Mentored junior associates on best practices in legal writing, research techniques, and time management strategies enhancing their overall performance within the firm.
- Drafted persuasive motions, complaints, discovery requests, and other legal documents to advance clients'' interests.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Candidate Attorney
Webber Wentzel
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions (public and private), equity capital markets as well as general corporate and commercial law.
- Drafted court papers and arbitral documents.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Developed online, client-facing and internal resources and collated resource content.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns proactively.
- Managed multiple caseloads simultaneously without compromising quality or timeliness of work product.
Education
LLB -
University of Witwatersrand
JohannesburgBachelor of Arts - International Relations; Politics; Law
University of Witwatersrand
JohannesburgOprah Winfrey Leadership Academy
Gauteng Skills
- Court filings
- Client Communication
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Legal memos
- Discovery Management
- Settlement Negotiation
- Evidence analysis
- Oral advocacy
- Case Management
- Intellectual Property Law
- Litigation review
- Corporate transactions
- Trial Strategy
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Litigation Experience
- Policy Knowledge
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Corporate and business legal issues
- Oral debate
- Commercial litigation experience
- Employment and Labor Law
- Dispute arbitration
Additional Information
References:
Dylan Cron
Partner - Dispute Resolution
Webber Wentzel
011 530 5128
dylan.cron@webberwentzel.com
Vlad Movshovich
Partner - Dispute Resolution
011 530 5867
vlad.movshovich@webberwentzel.com
Timeline
Litigation Associate
Webber Wentzel
03.2022 - 03.2024
Candidate Attorney
Webber Wentzel
01.2020 - 12.2021
LLB -
University of Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations; Politics; Law
University of Witwatersrand
Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy
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