Vusumzi Sihawu
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
Sandown
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven litigation counsel at Maisels Chambers 3 with admission to the Bar in March 2023. Unique interdisciplinary approach to legal practice, grounded in dual qualifications in Law and Environmental Studies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocate
Johannesburg Society of Advocates
01.2023 - Current
My practice focuses in litigation and advisory work with a strong emphasis on:
- Administrative and Public Law;
- Contract Law;
- Construction Law;
- Credit and Consumer Law;
- Delictual Claims;
- Environmental Law;
- General Civil Litigation;
- Insolvency Law;
- Labour and Employment Law;
- Urgent Applications
Pupil Advocate
Johannesburg Society of Advocates
01.2022 - 12.2022
Environmental Specialist
Transnet National Ports Authority
01.2015 - 11.2021
Environmental Officer
Transnet National Ports Authority
09.2012 - 12.2014
Environmental Graduate in Training
Eskom Generations
05.2012 - 08.2012
Environmental Management – Internship
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
02.2010 - 04.2012
Education
Bachelor of Law (LLB) -
University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban04.2020
BSc (Hons) - Environmental Management (Cum Laude)
University of South Africa
Pretoria05.2015
BSc - Environmental Studies
Walter Sisulu University
UMthatha, South Africa05.2010
Skills
- Preparing legal documentation
- Clear communication in legal settings
- Analytical thinking
- Legal interpretation expertise
Timeline
Advocate
Johannesburg Society of Advocates
01.2023 - Current
Pupil Advocate
Johannesburg Society of Advocates
01.2022 - 12.2022
Environmental Specialist
Transnet National Ports Authority
01.2015 - 11.2021
Environmental Officer
Transnet National Ports Authority
09.2012 - 12.2014
Environmental Graduate in Training
Eskom Generations
05.2012 - 08.2012
Environmental Management – Internship
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
02.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Law (LLB) -
University of KwaZulu Natal
BSc (Hons) - Environmental Management (Cum Laude)
University of South Africa
BSc - Environmental Studies
Walter Sisulu University
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