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We are proud to be regarded as one of the pre-eminent dispute resolution teams in Africa. Our services include litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. In addition, the size of our team means that we are able to offer a high degree of specialisation across a variety of areas.

We are proactive in resolving disputes in the best interest of our clients, emphasising the need to be efficient and expedient in the chosen course of action.

We are well-placed to offer clients outstanding legal advice and provide professional and efficient legal service, whether in a court room, arbitration, tribunal hearing or another dispute resolution forum.

Our commercial litigation specialists analyse disputes to identify creative solutions. If formal litigation is ultimately unavoidable, our approach is to try to resolve disputes in the most cost-effective way possible.

Arbitration is a common method of dispute resolution in Africa. International arbitration is favoured by many foreign investors in Africa and domestic arbitration is also common place in the employment, construction and engineering sectors. A number of our lawyers are members of the Association of Arbitrators and have experience in both domestic and international arbitrations.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - South Africa

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bowmans houses a well-regarded team and a rounded contentious practice. The firm has long-standing experience in a broad spectrum of commercial disputes, with the team showing notable expertise in negligence claims, public procurement disputes, issues relating to the South African Revenue Service and construction disputes. In addition to its litigious prestige, the group maintains excellent standing for its ADR practice, with notable experience in arbitrations across Africa. Its offices throughout the country and beyond give it excellent reach and high visibility in such cross-border disputes, which include matters in the natural resources sector.

Work Highlights

Provided by Bowmans

  • Bowmans represented Public Investment Corporation in a series of disputes including litigation, mediation and settlement negotiations arising from the Steinhoff corporate scandal.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"With great support being provided with regards to litigation, the team is made up of very strong subject matter experts."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Global

"The Bowmans team is properly staffed and the partners are visible and available in matters. The juniors are bright, hard-working and provide ongoing and readily available support."

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Tim Gordon-Grant
S
Tim Gordon-Grant
S
Senior Statespeople

Tim Gordon-Grant holds a stellar reputation for commercial litigation and arbitration. He handles the full gamut of commercial disputes, acting for a number of blue-chip domestic and international clients primarily focused in the financial services sector. His practice extends to cross-border disputes and international arbitration, in which area he has experience acting for states as well as corporate clients.

"Tim Gordon-Grant is very knowledgeable in his area of expertise and is highly experienced."

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Gerhard Rudolph
2
Gerhard Rudolph
2
Band 2

Gerhard Rudolph has a wealth of contentious experience in both litigation and arbitration, acting for a range of blue-chip banks, mining houses, construction companies and investment funds.

"Gerhard Rudolph operates at a really high level; he is dedicated and experienced."

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James McKinnell
4
James McKinnell
4
Band 4

Working out of Cape Town, James McKinnell is well recognised for his handling of various commercial disputes, with notable tax and financial services industry experience.

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Jane Andropoulos
4
Jane Andropoulos
4
Band 4

Jane Andropoulos has developed a notable profile in the contentious space. She is instructed on all manner of commercial disputes, with experience advising international clients.

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Callum O'Connor
U
Callum O'Connor
U
Up and Coming

Callum O'Connor debuts in the rankings on the back on his experience handling commercial disputes, including litigation and arbitration in the banking sector.

"Callum O'Connor was quick in picking up issues, and matters were resolved due to the strategy he took."

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Dispute Resolution
Tim Gordon-Grant
S
Tim Gordon-Grant
S
Senior Statespeople
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Gerhard Rudolph
2
Gerhard Rudolph
2
Band 2
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James McKinnell
4
James McKinnell
4
Band 4
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Jane Andropoulos
4
Jane Andropoulos
4
Band 4
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Callum O'Connor
U
Callum O'Connor
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Adam Anderson

Adam Harris

Bonnie Steyn

Clement Mkiva

Donna Gewer

Gordon Rushton

James McKinnell

Jane Andropoulos

Jonathan Sahli

Lyndal Anderson

Mandisi Rusa

Miles Carter

Perusha Pillay-Shaik

Peter Whelan

Richard Shein

Tim Gordon - Grant

Trudie Nichols

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

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Mining & Metals

Real Estate Finance

Retail

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