| We were initially
impressed when we heard about Rob's early morning 'board'
meetings in Durban … until we found that they
are generally held (at 5:30 am) at North Pier! We found
out more about this all-round litigator and surfing
enthusiast…
It gives me
a kick to cut through the rubbish and get to the real
issues. I enjoy getting to a clear understanding
of my clients' rights and providing a realistic assessment
of their actual legal position. It is then very satisfying
to either negotiate a resolution (the assessment informs
whether an offer is attractive), or press on and have
my advice vindicated in court.
I like surfing
because you can't think of much else when half a ton
of water is heading your way. I like the physical
exertion; it can be quite brutal at times. I also enjoy
the idea that surfing is low tech - you don't need an
engine, just a board and some wax.
My litigation
work is wide-ranging. I deal with a variety
of litigation, from commercial litigation to complaints
about bulls jumping a fence to have their way with a
neighbour's heifers. One of the nice things about law
is that many of the ancient problems and legal solutions
still apply today! My work includes commercial and property
disputes, liquidations and sequestrations. |
I have built
up great friendships with bank executives, having worked
in foreclosures for years. The aim with foreclosures
is to obtain full value for the bank and, wherever possible,
ensure that the homeowner does not have a shortfall.
I still keep an eye on foreclosures and help out with
technical problems.
More recently,
I have taken on responsibility for our Debt Recoveries
Call Centre. The 20-seater Call Centre recovers
municipal and corporate debt and has made strides since
it was established 5 years ago. It has been interesting
managing a business, rather than simply providing a
professional service - it has given me deeper insight
into many of my clients' business problems.
I like 'green'
technology. We recently built a house and I
enjoyed incorporating energy-saving devices wherever
possible. I guess that litigation is 'clean' in some
ways - its about taking a complicated, messy situation,
teasing out the real issues and pushing for an elegant
solution. |
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with rob
