Tumi Phohu

JUNIOR ADVOCATE

Pretoria/JOHANNESBURG

Summary

Dynamic Junior Advocate at Pretoria Chambers with a proven track record in commercial litigation and recoveries. Expert in legal writing and research, achieving over 100 judgments. Skilled in family law and adept at handling sensitive information with discretion, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients. Committed to excellence in legal practice. Versatile and adaptable, equipped with critical thinking, negotiation, and analytical skills. Prepared to drive impactful results in dynamic legal environment together with an art for persuasion during hearings.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Advocate

PRETORIA CHAMBERS

01.2023 - Current

Assisted various firms with commercial recoveries and debt collections for ABSA, STANDARD BANK, SEFA, SB GUARANTEE and NEDBANK.
Assisted senior advocates in preparing case strategies for optimal outcomes.
Rule 46A foreclosures for ABSA, STANDARD BANK and NEDBANK.
Vehicle finance recoveries ABSA, STANDARD BANK and NEDBANK.
Construction law.
Insolvency law.
Divorce.
Opposed and unopposed summary judgments.
Rescission applications.
Drafted precise legal opinions, Heads of Arguments, memoranda, and other essential documents for court proceedings.
Embassy work for the Angola Embassy (health sector).
Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required in a Junior Advocate role.
Obtained more than 100 judgments on the opposed and unopposed rolls since commencement of practice.

Education

LLB LAW - LEGAL

University of Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa

04.2001 -

Skills

Legal writing/drafting

Timeline