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Employment - South Africa
What the Team is Known For
Cheadle Thompson & Haysom is a respected boutique law firm with a long history at the forefront of union-side representation in South Africa. The firm is well recognised and respected for its representation of unions in the manufacturing and consumer goods sectors, as well as governmental bodies. The team offers expertise in collective bargaining, as well as employee training and with regard to contract extensions and breaches. With additional proficiency in contentious matters such as unfair dismissal and disciplinary hearings, the firm has notable ability handling dispute resolution.
Strengths
Cheadle Thompson & Haysom is very aware of its clients' needs.
They have outstanding commercial awareness.
Its lawyers communicate well and are very responsive.
The team is extremely grounded in a very practical and pragmatic approach.
Work Highlights
Cheadle Thompson & Haysom advised the board of The National Horseracing Authority of South Africa on labour and employment law matters.
Notable practitioners
Paul Benjamin is a highly regarded and long-serving lawyer in South Africa's labour and employment law market. He is is experienced in handling issues ranging from domestic labour regulations to international labour reform.
Paul Benjamin is incredibly well known and has dedicated his whole life to labour law.
Shamima Gaibie is a respected labour attorney with considerable experience representing trade unions. She also acts for NGOs, educational institutions and government departments.
She has sound knowledge of the law and I hold her in high regard.