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Knowing that Lindy has four young sons
explains a lot of things, not least of all the miniature
zen garden on her desk and the calming ginger tea that
she drinks. We broke tradition and caught up with this
busy conveyancer over a cup of the infused herb …
Many people find social
interaction demanding, but it gives me a real buzz.
An important part of my job is networking with estate
agents. This means that I must be constantly visible
to the estate agents who supply our firm with work.
Thankfully this has never been a burden for me, because
I enjoy socializing and many agents have become personal
friends.
Client entertainment can range
from a trip to the Barnyard Theatre to coffee tasting
with an expert on the brew. Regardless of the
exact nature of the entertainment, I spend time with
my agents getting to know them and understanding their
needs. Sometimes it's a flamboyant event, but it can
also be a quiet cup of coffee or a movie.
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I have been involved in property
developments for the last three years and this has added
a wonderful new depth to my practice. It has
been a privilege working with beautiful estates like
the Victoria Country Club Estate, Gowrie Village, Gowrie
Farm, Garlington and Dunkirk on the North Coast. Again,
it is about people - my role is to liaise between the
developer and the purchaser, and to motivate and direct
a dedicated team that deals with the efficient drafting
of documents and administrative details. It's all about
providing a high quality service to both the developer
and the purchaser, and this becomes possible if you
have spent time developing an effective team.
With the slow-down in the property
market, I have expanded into foreclosures. It
is rather ironic that I pass transfer in one area of
my practice and take away properties in the other! I
do try to be sympathetic with homeowners in difficulty,
but at the end of the day I must act in the best interests
of the banks. Our Foreclosures Division is doing very
well and Standard Bank now rates us 1st in KwaZulu-Natal
and 7th country-wide.
I was the first female attorney
appointed to the Port Elizabeth State Attorney's office.
I was welcomed on board by a grumpy official who told
me that I was not allowed to get married or have children
for the next five years! But it was a great experience
and I spent the next 10 years dealing with a wide range
of matters including Supreme Court matters, criminal
trials, inquests and collections on behalf of government
departments.
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ffee
with lindy
