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     Date Submitted:17-06-2009
     Last Modified:22-06-2009 (08:09)
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     Current job:space lawyer
     Employment Term:Temp/Contract
     Job location:Anywhere
     Date available:immediately
     Industry:Consulting/Engineering Services
     Keywordsspace lawyer - general
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    Educational History

    BCom, Hon (Econ), LLB, MBA at University of Stellenbosch (1978 to 1982)
    LLD at University of South Africa (1984 to 1990)
    HDip Tax and Company Law at University of the Witwatersrand (1991 and 1992)
    LLM – International Air and Space Law at University of Leiden (2007)

    Commercial Pilot – airplanes and helicopters – instructor on helicopters (2003 to date)


    Employment History

    1996 – PRESENT
    MARAIS ATTORNEYS
    PARTNER

    Reason for Leaving:  Wanting to gain Practical experience within Islamic Finance and Air Finance Law

    1992 – 1996
    JOWELL, GLYNN AND MARAIS
    PARTNER

    Reason for Leaving: Career Development

    1990 – 1991
    WERKSMANS
    ASSOCIATE

    Reason for Leaving: Career Growth 

    1987 - 1989
    WEBBER WENTZEL BOWENS
    PERSONAL ASSISTANT

    Reason for Leaving: Career Growth / Better Prospects

    1984 - 1986
    HOFMEYR HERBSTEIN AND GIHWALA
    ARTICLES CLERK

    Reason for Leaving: Articles Completed 


    KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE


    Labour Law
    Commercial Litigation
    Criminal Law (Limited experience)
    Drafting commercial documentation
    Mergers and Acquisitions
    Competition Law
    Black Empowerment Transactions
    Advertising Law
    Commercial Flying


    CURRENT LEGAL INVOLVEMENT

    Acting in South Africa on behalf of The Interpublic Group of Companies, one of the largest advertising companies in the world, in a management buy-out, merger and acquisitions in South Africa, financing of transactions, black empowerment transactions and general commercial transactions. I am still involved in these activities for the client and similar work for other clients.

    During 2003 I have actively become involved in the aviation industry, not only in actual flying but also represented operators in claims for damages, disputes with air navigation services and the Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa.

    During 2007 I have obtained a masters degree in aviation law and space law and since then have actively kept up to date with developments in the aviation and space industry.

    During my studies at the Leiden University been expose to the World Trade Organization and the workings of the European Union.

    Thesis for masters degree with the topic: “The obligation of Space Faring States to Underdeveloped Countries in respect of the Common Heritage of Mankind Principle”.

    Additional Information

    South African Citizen
    Valid Passport
    Valid working Visa for the United Kingdom
    Languages Spoken: English
    Notice Period: Not Applicable

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