South Africa’s economy has seen its fair share of ups and downs, necessitating the expertise of proficient restructuring/insolvency lawyers. These legal professionals specialize in business rescue proceedings, insolvency litigation, and corporate recovery – instrumental bodies of knowledge during times of financial upheavals. They represent businesses in distress, creditors, and stakeholders alike, navigating the intricate judicial processes and presenting viable recovery courses of action. We are highlighting below ten prominent lawyers who have carved out a niche in this domain in South Africa.
Colin Jeffrey Strime
Colin Jeffrey Strime is joint chief executive office of Fluxmans. His commendable experience advising on insolvency and business rescue proceedings makes him a valuable resource in the industry. His work is highly rated by commentators, business rescue practitioners, creditors, and corporates alike.
Adam Harris
Adam Harris, based in Cape Town, is a notable presence in the insolvency market. He regularly acts for banks and other creditors, as well as distressed companies, on formal and informal restructuring and insolvency-related issues.
Kylene Weyers
Kylene Weyers is an increasingly prominent lawyer who specializes in business rescue and corporate recovery. She is proficient in general commercial litigation and has a knack for representing liquidators and distressed entities.
Lara Kahn
Established lawyer Lara Kahn maintains a reputation for her adept representation of distressed entities and their rescue practitioners in all aspects of business rescue proceedings. She assists with the subsequent restructuring and reorganization of companies, in addition to the sale of assets. Kahn is based out of Cape Town.
Juliette de Hutton
Cape Town-based Juliette de Hutton is another valued name in the industry, frequently representing insolvency practitioners and high-street lenders on various restructuring and business rescue files.
Julian Jones
Julian Jones, a Johannesburg-based lawyer, assists with business rescue proceedings and also advises on liability issues associated with liquidation. He represents both state-owned entities and private companies, particularly in telecoms, mining, and transportation sectors.
Nastascha Harduth
Nastascha Harduth is a highly regarded lawyer known for providing counsel on liquidations, business rescue proceedings, and wind-ups. She is based in Johannesburg and often represents distressed companies and business rescue practitioners.
Eric Levenstein
With a stellar reputation in the market, Eric Levenstein brings a wealth of experience in business rescue, restructuring, and liquidation matters. He currently chairs the South African Restructuring and Insolvency Practitioners Association, adding another feather to his cap.
Peter Whelen
Senior consultant Peter Whelen is an accomplished commercial litigator with a focus on insolvency disputes. He operates from the firm’s Cape Town office, offering his veteran expertise to clients.
Leonard Katz
Leonard Katz is both a manager and an accomplished insolvency litigation lawyer. He commands an impressive reputation due to his ability to successfully balance his managerial duties while continuing to assist the firm’s clients.
Such is the talent pool of South Africa’s restructuring/insolvency lawyers who, with their skills and expertise, serve as the beacon of hope during financial turmoil, lending a helping hand to those in need of astute legal advice to navigate the complexities of insolvency and corporate rescue proceedings.
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