Helen Westman is a Partner, with Right of Appearance in the High Court of South Africa, at Eversheds Sutherland's Melrose Arch office.
Helen has served as the Registrar to the Honourable Ms Justice Satchwell at the South Gauteng High Court where she managed chambers, assisted with legal research, and gained valuable insight into the administration of motion court, urgent applications, civil and criminal trials and appeals.
Helen has a particular interest in competition law, corporate law and litigation. Her practice experience includes advising clients on various aspects of commercial law and general litigation where she has represented individuals, as well as corporate clients, in both the High Court and Magistrate Court.
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Passed in 2001, FICA stands as a crucial defence against money laundering, terrorist funding, and other illicit financial practices.…
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With(out) prejudice
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Discontinuation of cheques
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Government did not interrupt my business with the Lockdown Regulations – COVID19 did: Time to pay up
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New certificate required for the lockdown extension
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Coronavirus – Litigation during lockdown
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