Eugene Bester
Eugene Bester is a Director in our Dispute Resolution practice with experience in general commercial litigation. Eugene specialises in banking litigation and has extensive experience in High Court litigation, mediation and arbitration with an emphasis on banking, property finance related disputes, tender reviews and general contractual claims.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- BCom LLB, University of Johannesburg
- Year of admission as an attorney: 1995
Languages
Languages
- English
Credentials
Education
- BCom LLB, University of Johannesburg
- Year of admission as an attorney: 1995
Languages
- English
Experience
Has represented the Banking Industry in a precedent setting judgement dealing with the constitutionality of s118 of the Municipal Systems Act
Advises a listed REIT in relation to numerous property related disputes
Advises a leading credit provider on numerous disputes dealing with the National Credit Act and the Financial Intelligence Centre Act
Advises a large established and reputable manufacturer and supplier of auto spare parts and accessories for rail and commercial vehicles.
Has represented various clients at the Zondo and Nugent Commissions of Enquiry.
News
Appealability of a High Court order
In the recent case of MEC for Economic Development, Gauteng and Another v Sibongile Vilakazi and Others (783/2023) ZASCA 126, the issue of appealability of a High Court orderwasdebated.
Commissioning affidavits virtually: Yay or nay?
The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented event that required big shifts in how businesses operate, and the legal industry was no different. Court hearings on MS Teams and filing...
Resisting an enrichment claim on the basis of non-enrichment
In the recent case of Wamjay Holdings Investments (Pty) Ltd v Auckland Park Theological Seminary (2022/9895) ZAGPJHC 1098; 1 All SA 298 (GJ); 2024 (3) SA 614 (GJ) (2 October 2023),...
Considering applications for special leave to appeal
Section 17(3) of the Superior Courts Act 10 of 2013, read with section 16(1)(b), allows for persons dissatisfied with a decision of a full bench, to appeal the decision to the Supreme...
Transacting at arm’s length
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), in the recent case of Allied Steelrode (Pty) Ltd v Dreyer and Another ZASCA 181, set aside an order of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg,...
Market recognition
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2015-2021 recommended Eugene Bester for dispute resolution.
Market recognition
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2015-2021 recommended Eugene Bester for dispute resolution.
Expertise
Dispute Resolution
Our lawyers work together with clients to find business-oriented dispute resolution solutions.
Corporate Debt, Turnaround & Restructuring
We have an experience team that can balance our clients' needs with the pragmatic realities they face.
Insurance Law
Our lawyers combine detailed knowledge of the law with a commercial awareness of the industry.