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Focusing on construction and engineering disputes, she has been involved in various adjudication, arbitration, and high court litigation matters under the JBCC, GCC, NEC, and FIDIC suites of agreements.
Daniellé has acted in various applications for the enforcement of on-demand payment guarantees as well as various applications for payment of payment certificates.
Her construction and engineering law experience includes advising clients on the structure, preparation, and amendments of project-specific general and specific conditions of standard form construction contracts.
Furthermore, she advises clients on Building Information Modelling (BIM) implementation, including preparation of Information Protocols and BIM Execution Plans pre and post tender, as well as identifying and preparing information flow and approval processes, ensuring compliance with SANS 19650 and the applicable construction contracts.
Daniellé holds an LLB degree obtained from the University of Pretoria and was admitted as an attorney during 2021.
She specialises in energy, natural resources, and infrastructure law, with over 2 years’ experience in procurement and construction within the mining sector. She also focusses on dispute resolution methods such as adjudication and arbitration in construction, due diligence, project development, and regulatory compliance in the energy sector.
Humaira has a profound passion for construction law that resonates through her work. Continual learning drives her, and she takes pride in consistently delivering exceptional service to clients. She conducts her matters with utmost care and consistently prioritise the client’s best interests.
She assists clients with drafting, reviewing and partaking in the negotiation of terms for mining projects. She also assists with dispute resolution such as local and international arbitrations and adjudications in the construction setting, due diligence reports and legal opinions for project sites, and contract management and regulatory compliance under renewable energy programmes.
Humaira obtained her LLB degree and LLM in International Commercial Law degree from the University of Johannesburg. She is admitted as an attorney of the High Court.
Khensani is a Candidate Attorney with a developing focus on labour law, litigation and client-centred legal practice.
Her experience includes assisting on class action matters, where she has contributed to drafting pleadings, organising case files, and supporting client consultations.
She brings strong capabilities in legal research, drafting, and case preparation, with exposure to civil procedure, constitutional law, and family law.
Khensani holds an LLB from the University of Mpumalanga.
Nadia is responsible for both internal and external risk management and compliance.
She has legal advisory experience in both commercial and dispute mandates with a specific emphasis on regulatory compliance. She has vast experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide variety of compliance and regulatory agreements such as consultancy agreements, service level agreements, lease agreements, data protection policies and employment agreements and policies.
Nadia recently designed and drafted a compliance monitoring programme to facilitate and promote the compliance of companies with South African laws and regulations such as the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 and the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. She has also designed and drafted a compliance monitoring programme to facilitate and promote the compliance of companies with Mauritian anti-money laundering laws and regulations such as the Financial Intelligence Anti Money Laundering Act, 2002; Prevention of Corruption Act, 2002; and the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002.
Nadia provides clients with comprehensive advice, guidance and support on a range of regulatory concerns, and assists them to meet their compliance obligations.
Nadia obtained her LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu Natal and is admitted as an attorney of the High Court.
Nikita is a multiple award-winning construction lawyer with niche experience in the energy, natural resources, and infrastructure sectors. She works with many local and international companies on massive energy, natural resources and infrastructure related matters. She offers concept to closure legal support to her clients, respecting their time and budget.
Nikita obtained her LLB degree from the University of Witwatersrand and is an admitted attorney of the High Court.
Nikita is part of the team at LnP who have been recognised by the African Legal Awards 2019 as the African Law Firm of the Year (Small Practice) and Energy & Natural Resources team of the Year.
She is widely recognised as a leading construction lawyer by all the major international rating agencies including Chambers and Partners, Who’s Who’s Legal, Legal 500, IFLR1000, and others. She is also regularly ranked by international ratings agencies as a premier construction attorney in South Africa and also lectures at the Nelson Mandela Institute (through the University of Witwatersrand law school) and was a fellow of the IACL from 2022-2024.
Nqobile is a Candidate Attorney with an interdisciplinary approach to legal analysis and a strong interest in social justice.
Through her work at the Wits Law Clinic, she has developed experience in legal research, drafting, and client engagement.
She is also actively involved in leadership and advocacy initiatives focused on gender equity and transformation, complementing her analytical legal skill set.
Nqobile holds a BA (Law) and an LLB from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Palesa is a Candidate Attorney with a solid foundation in legal research, drafting, and court processes.
Her experience includes supporting judges at the Pretoria High Court, where she conducted in-depth legal research, prepared memoranda and legal opinions, and engaged with complex legal arguments.
She has also drafted pre- and post-hearing reports, reviewed judgments, and contributed across a broad range of legal matters.
Palesa holds an LLB from the University of Pretoria and is currently pursuing an LLM specialising in Mercantile Law.
As the lead attorney for the mandates, his notable experience includes acting for both contractors and employers under the FIDIC Suite of Contracts.
Ricardo has an exceptional understanding of the risks associated with construction projects in Africa, which enables him to identify, allocate and minimise these risks. While he expertly manages dispute avoidance, when it comes to construction projects, disputes are not always avoidable. In these instances, his skills are supplemented by extensive mediation, adjudication and arbitration experience, as well as a thorough knowledge of litigious processes and procedures used in Africa.
He has advised and acted for clients under the FIDIC suite of contracts and has a wide range of contracting, regulatory and procurement advisory expertise.
Ricardo obtained a Bachelor of Social Science and his LLB degrees from the University of Rhodes.
Ricardo is an admitted attorney of the High Court and is a member of the South African Construction Forum. He has lectured and conducted client-stating sessions on the FIDIC 1999 and 2017 Contracts. He has also lectured for the Wits 2021 and 2022 Construction and Engineering Law Courses open to Engineering and Quantity Surveying Candidates. Ricardo’s work under the FIDIC Suite of Contracts in the Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Sectors has been recognised by the African Legal Awards. Ricardo has also been ranked by Chambers Global in 2024 under the category Up and Coming: Construction.
Riona has litigation experience in all aspects of labour law in the CCMA, various bargaining councils, and the Labour Courts. Riona also specialises in pension fund law, contract and commercial law. Her general commercial and civil work includes drafting and advising on different types of agreements (employment contracts, confidentiality agreements and deeds of trust), memoranda and articles of association and furnishing opinions to clients on these and many aspects of civil work such as defamation and various claims for damages and/or compensation.
Riona had advised a wide range of clients, including COSATU, COSATU affiliated trade unions, non-governmental organisations, private entities, trusts, corporations, government departments at national, provincial and local level, statutory bodies, local and international non-profit organisations.
As a labour lawyer, Riona has accepted her responsibility to assist ensuring access to justice for all members of society, particularly those who cannot afford to pay for legal services. She has been involved in providing advice at the Pro Bono Clinic at the Labour Court since its inception and has also assisted clients on a pro bono basis.
Riona has a LLB degree and a LLM degree in Business Law, which she obtained from the University of KwaZulu Natal.
Riona is admitted as an attorney of the High Court. She was awarded a prize by SASLAW (South African Society for Labour Law) for achieving the highest mark in the Advanced Labour Law course. She has previously served on the Gauteng Chapter of SASLAW and annually attends the SASLAW conference.
Sandra Gore
Environmental, Mining & Energy Law Specialist
Sandra is an Independent Executive Consultant, specialising in environmental, mining, energy, and land use law.
She is a highly regarded practitioner with over 25 years of experience advising on complex regulatory and administrative law matters across the public and private sectors. Sandra’s expertise spans the mining, energy, infrastructure, and environmental industries, with a strong focus on project development, regulatory compliance, and transactional due diligence, both locally and abroad.
She is well-versed in environmental permitting, impact assessments, and regulatory strategy, and has extensive experience supporting large-scale projects, managing stakeholder engagement, and resolving enforcement and contamination matters. She also provides specialist advice on climate change regulation and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
A recognised leader in her field, Sandra is a passionate advocate for sustainable development and legislative reform, contributing to key regulatory processes and industry initiatives.
Sandra holds an LLM focused on environmental law, international economics, and sustainable development in Africa, and has been consistently ranked by leading international legal directories, including Chambers Global.
Sipho is a Candidate Attorney with a keen interest in Construction Law.
She has gained exposure at leading law firms, observing complex matters spanning corporate, competition, intellectual property, and labour law.
Her strengths lie in legal research, case law analysis, and academic writing, with a particular focus on applying legal principles to practical commercial challenges.
Sipho holds an LLB from the University of the Free State and is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.
Timothy is a Candidate Attorney with a keen interest in legal problem-solving and compliance-driven practice.
He has practical exposure in legal drafting and litigation support, including assistance with summonses, letters of demand, and case preparation across a range of practice areas.
Timothy holds a BA (Law) cum laude and an LLB from the University of Pretoria.