Burton Meyer
Burton Meyer is a Director of our Dispute Resolution practice specialising in commercial litigation, with a specific focus on property law, mining law and corporate recoveries. Burton is experienced in Superior Court litigation, arbitrations and mediation and has assisted large multinational corporations in corporate litigation and corporate recoveries.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- BCom, University of Witwatersrand
- LLB, University of Johannesburg
- LLM (Corporate Law), University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Year of admission as an attorney: 1998
Languages
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
Credentials
Education
- BCom, University of Witwatersrand
- LLB, University of Johannesburg
- LLM (Corporate Law), University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Year of admission as an attorney: 1998
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
Experience
Roadcorp
Advised a leading national financial institution in the winding up of Roadcorp and the recovery of monies from Roadcorp and its subsidiaries.
National logistics company
Advised a large national logistics company in the cancellation of its lease agreements and the restructuring of its divisions.
SOE
Advised an SOE on the enforcement of their loan facilities and the protection of monies invested interms of its PII Scheme and attended to arbitrations on its behalf.
Loureiro family
Attorney for the Loureiro family in the action against Imvula Quality Protection (Pty)Ltd, a security provider, for breach of contract, which matter was ultimately decided in favor of the Loureiro family in the Constitutional Court.
Property finance company
Attorney for a national property finance company, advising them in regard to corporate recoveries, bond foreclosures and enforcement ofsecurity.
Finance and insurance group
Attorney for an international finance and insurance group in advising its various investment divisions in regard to corporate recoveries, shareholder disputes and lease disputes in its property portfolio.
National mining companies
Attorney for the major national mining companies in regard to High Court litigation and arbitrations on a wide range of issues from corporate recoveries and insolvency matters to contractual disputes and regulatory matters.
Largest poultry producers
Attorney for one of the largest poultry producers in South Africa advising them in regard to regulatory issues, property disputes and general commercial litigation across a broad spectrum of disciplines.
National property fund
Attorney for a national property fund in regard to their property portfolio and advising them in regard to various contractual disputes.
News
Settlement agreements: Creditors, secure your victory and don’t stop half way, debtors beware
Before a court decides on the outcome of a case, parties involved may agree to settle their dispute. However, it’s important to understand that when a settlement agreement is made...
Your ‘home away from home’ is not in fact your home: Students be warned
Many students across South Africa are fortunate enough to benefit from student residence when attending a higher education institution.
The Joburg Indaba
The beginning of October 2023 saw the eleventh year of the Joburg Indaba, an innovative and interactive conference for the mining industry.
Ignore mediation at your own peril: Rule 41A reconsidered
The period for comment on the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) Discussion Paper 154 – Project 141: Medico-legal Claims (published in October 2021) expired on 31 January...
Farm planning regulation developed in support of sustainable management of agricultural land
The Farm Planning Regulation (Regulation) promulgated in terms of the legislative provisions of the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act 43 of 1983 (CARA), was first released...
What does the future of SA mining look like
Following on from last week's Joburg Indaba, Burton Meyer, CDH Director in our Dispute Resolution practice, joined Jimmy Moyaha on SAFM.
Legalities around the Expropriation Bill
Dispute Resolution Director Burton Meyer joined the Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine on Smile FM to unpack the legalities around the Expropriation Bill.
Market recognition
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2023-2024 mentioned Burton for mining.
Market recognition
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2023-2024 mentioned Burton for mining.
Expertise
Dispute Resolution
Our lawyers work together with clients to find business-oriented dispute resolution solutions.
Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing
We use our expertise across our disciplines to support our clients' growth and sustainability in the agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing sectors.
Corporate & White Collar Investigations
CDH’s Corporate & White Collar Investigations team can help clients navigate local and international corporate risk management requirements.
Mining & Minerals
We help our clients navigate legal and administrative complexities in this key economic sector.
Projects & Energy
We have an excellent understanding of the sector and use this to help clients maximise value and mitigate their risk.
International Arbitration
We guide our clients through the complexities of international arbitration.