CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW

B.A., LL.B.

Subashnee, is an Attorney, Conveyancer and Notary Public in the property and conveyancing department.

Subashnee works closely with various banking institutions in relation to commercial and residential mortgage bond registrations, notarial bond registrations, bond cancellations, foreclosure transfers, deceased estate transfers and distressed sales.

She has, in addition, been exposed to a wide variety of conveyancing matters, both residential and commercial, including the opening of sectional title registers, sale in execution transfers, general transfers, share block matters and drafting of a wide variety of agreements. Subashnee also had an opportunity to serve as acting Judge at the Durban High Court.

In 2017, Subashnee was the SA Women in Property Network KwaZulu-Natal winner in the category of Women in Property: Corporate/Private Sector. In June 2020, she was selected as the KwaZulu-Natal winner in the Inclusive Leader category of the 8th Gender Mainstreaming Awards. Subashnee is an active member of the 30% Club and Business Engage and LeanIN Umglanga. She is a member of the BLA, SAWLA and NADEL. Subashnee is a director of the Woza Leadership Academy, which focuses on the growth, skills development and mentorship of women across the legal industry. Subashnee also serves as a board member of the South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners, Smart Xchange, and KREATE.

Practice Areas: Property and Conveyancing | Corporate and Commercial Law

LL.B

Nick joined Livingston Leandy Incorporated as a Director in July 2022, practising in the firm's Estates, Trusts and Fiduciary Services practice. Prior to joining the firm, Nick practised as a Partner of a well-established Durban law firm, specialising in deceased estates, trusts and succession planning.

Nick holds an LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is a registered Tax Practitioner and member of the Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa (FISA). His practice focuses on wills, estate planning, trust administration, deceased estates, succession planning and related tax matters.

Nick regularly advises high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and fiduciaries on complex local and cross-border estate planning structures, trust governance, business succession planning and multi-jurisdictional deceased estates. His experience includes advising on estate duty, capital gains tax, trust taxation and the administration of estates involving offshore assets and beneficiaries.

Practice Areas: Administration of Deceased Estates and Estate Planning | Tax | Project Finance | Corporate and Commercial Law

BSocSci (Psych) , LL.B , LL.M

David is a director at Livingston Leandy and an admitted attorney, notary public and conveyancer. His practice combines commercial, property and tax advisory work with litigation and dispute resolution, enabling him to assist clients in both structuring transactions and resolving disputes.

David advises businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and private clients on corporate restructuring, acquisitions and disposals, shareholder arrangements, and the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements. With a master’s degree in taxation, he brings an integrated commercial and tax perspective to transactions and business structures.

His litigation practice includes commercial and contractual disputes, shareholder and property disputes, administrative and procurement law matters, and employment litigation. He represents clients in High Court and Labour Court proceedings, arbitrations and settlement negotiations, with a focus on protecting their interests and achieving practical, commercially informed outcomes.

In property law, David advises developers, corporate entities and private clients on acquisitions, developments, financing arrangements and property-related agreements. He also oversees commercial and residential conveyancing transactions, drawing on his broader advisory and litigation experience to identify and address potential risks.

David’s approach centres on understanding each client’s objectives and providing clear, practical advice. His experience across transactional work and litigation allows him to consider both the immediate requirements of a matter and its longer-term implications.

Alongside his practice, he lectures part-time in tax law, teaching South African tax principles and their practical application.

Practice Areas: Corporate and Commercial Law | Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Property and Conveyancing | Tax Law | Trusts and Estate Planning | Administrative and Procurement Law | Employment Law | POPIA Compliance

LL.B.

Asibonge attended the University of Cape Town where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB). His areas of interest include Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law as well as Insolvency. Asibonge was admitted as an attorney of the High Court in June 2026.

Practice Areas: Litigation | Dispute Resolution