Denise Durand

Advising and representing clients in several pre-litigious and litigious matters.

Acting for blue-chip clients in a variety of sectors including mining, financial services, property, tourism, education, poultry, water treatment and agriculture and providing the following services, amongst others.

Drafting of legal pleadings, notices and documents in commercial disputes, including but not limited to shareholder disputes, eviction applications, successfully opposing business rescue applications; foreclosure of immoveable properties, recovery of commercial rental arrears and interdict proceedings.

Instituting and opposing arbitration proceedings locally and abroad; and review of notarial leases and trust deeds.

Review of shareholder agreements, memoranda of incorporation and preparation of various company resolutions.

Mediation with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and community forums.

Conducting due diligence for transfer of shareholding in mining operations, including preparation of legal risk reports and document management.

Preparing and managing exploration, mining and production right licence applications for various mineral; resources and gas reserves, including transfer of ownership and amendment of mineral rights.

Advising on developments in mining, oil and gas legislation in relation to licensing and reporting requirements.