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Robin is a litigation specialist with expertise in dispute resolution, commercial and general litigation and insolvency law. She obtained her LLB from the University of Pretoria in 2017, followed by an LLM in Intellectual Property Law in 2019, graduating with a distinction for her final thesis, while simultaneously completing her articles of clerkship.
Robin currently practices as a Senior Associate in the litigation department and has six years of litigation experience in matters ranging from High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal, as well as arbitrations both national and international. Robin has extensive experience in drafting legal opinions, pleadings, and agreements, as well as managing complex commercial disputes from inception through resolution. Her practice includes trial preparation, witness coordination, arbitration proceedings, and court representation.
Robin has acted for a variety of clients, including major banks and other financial institutions, listed companies and state-owned entities.
Significant matters
- Represented steel manufacturing company in R41 million damages claim against international service provider for defective conveyor belts
- Handled contract dispute for listed company regarding termination of lease agreements
- Secured R10 million in total recoveries for listed company in construction damage claims
- Instituted Companies Act Section 81(1)(d) application for listed company
- Obtained Anton Piller order for search and seizure in R300 million mining share agreement dispute
- Defended telecommunications company in PAIA compliance application
- Recovered R100 million for public funding institutions through loan agreement enforcement actions
- Applied to declare party a vexatious litigant for public funding institution
- Handled mining rights dispute application at Supreme Court of Appeal level
- Represented private company in R400 million construction delay and tenant loss claim
- Handled various cryptocurrency liquidation disputes and group actions for individuals and private companies.
- Instituted R65 million proceedings against insurance brokers for breach of fiduciary duties and negligence
- Assisted clients with R6 million in Bargaining Council exemption applications for wage increases and collective agreements
- Handled urgent restraint of trade proceedings against former employees joining competitors
- Defended client against claims of utilizing competitor’s confidential information and intellectual property in cosmetics industry
Practice areas
- Commercial and General Litigation
- Dispute Resolution
- Insolvency and Business Rescue
- Corporate and Commercial
Sectors and services
- Mining
- Construction
- Property Development
- Security Services
- Cosmetics
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Cryptocurrency Platforms
Qualifications
- LLB (Bachelor of Laws) – University of Pretoria (2014 –2017)
- LLM (Master of Laws) in Intellectual Property Law – University of Pretoria (2018 –2019)
Experience
- Articles of Clerkship (2019 – 2020): Tshisevhe Gwina Ratshimbilani Incorporated
- Litigation Associate (2020 – 2021): Tshisevhe Gwina Ratshimbilani Incorporated
- Litigation Associate (2022 – 2023): Schindlers Attorneys
- Senior Associate Litigation (2024-2025): Schindlers Attorneys
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