Advocate JP Hanekom

Jurgens Philip Hanekom (Dip Iuris; B.Proc; LLB; LLM- Labour Law); Member of the National Bar Council of South Africa; is a seasoned, self-employed advocate, former policeman and prosecutor with more than 30 years of experience in criminal law, labour law, mediation, litigation, with a string of practice areas and sub-practice areas under his belt. He also has extensive practice as a trial lawyer that spans a vast spectrum of law. In addition, he is an active arbitrator / mediator with an impressive success record and above average skills in cross- examination, analysis, problem solving, judgment, decision making, planning, and organising in more than 5000 cases.

As a labour lawyer he has acted as representative and legal adviser to several parties in more than 2000 cases to date that include matters in High Court (High Court, Labour Court, and Labour Appeal Court). This comprises dispute resolution, mediation, disciplinary hearings, and forensic investigations in respect of corruption, fraud, theft, and etcetera. Career highlights include several high-profile arbitrations at the Office of the Premier

Adv JP Hanekom was admitted to the role of advocates in August 1996. He started off as a prosecutor back in 1989 and qualified to become a practicing advocate, lawyer, and private mediator at the beginning of 1999. He has assisted clients like Vehicle Traders Limited in litigation, drafting of contracts, labour law dispute resolution, and legal advice.

Specialties:

• Criminal law (Bail applications;Trials; and Appeals)
• Labour law (Dispute Resolution- mediation; arbitration; disciplinary hearings)
• Litigation (Criminal and civil)
• Arbitration (Private and Statutory) 
• Legal Opinions (Labour law; Law of contract)
• General Legal Work
• Drafting and reviewing of contracts
• Civil & Commercial Mediator