LITIGATION

LL.B.

Nqobile graduated with an LL.B. from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is a director in our Litigation Department. Nqobile has specialist skills in civil litigation, Banking and Credit Law, Bank-related recoveries (secured and unsecured debt), debt recovery, and employment law. She has experience in the High, Regional and Magistrate's Court.

Nqobile handles all litigation bank-related recoveries on behalf of major financial institutions from commencement up to finalisation. Within this department, she provides general advice on the National Credit Act and related legislation.

Nqobile is also thoroughly conversant in Employment and Labour Legislation and has experience advising clients from both the public and private sectors. Within this department, Nqobile has experience in chairing Disciplinary Hearings and representing clients at Disciplinary Hearings and the CCMA.

Practice Areas: Litigation | Debt Recoveries

LL.B., FAArb(SA)

Having held leadership and executive roles within LLI for many years, Naomi is the current Managing Director and Chairperson of the business and has approximately 24 years post-admission experience and extensive knowledge in high-value commercial litigation, personal injury actions, recoveries, and the administration of deceased estates. She is an accredited mediator and arbitrator. Naomi is well-versed in legislation applicable to domestic and international arbitrations and is familiar with the rules applicable to arbitrations conducted under the auspices of the Association of Arbitrators of Southern Africa. Naomi is a director of the South African Medico-Legal Association, an independent, non-profit organisation which promotes public interest and enriches the interaction between medicine and the law within the health and legal professions. In this capacity, Naomi chairs the Mediation Committee and the Disciplinary & Appeals Committee.

Within the LLI, Naomi together with an Executive Committee and Board of Directors, is responsible for the implementation of strategic initiatives, business development, and innovation.

Passionate about legal education, Naomi has for many years contributed to the training of Candidate Legal Practitioners within LLI and, on a broader level, as a lecturer and convenor for the Attorneys Admission Exams, which is administered by the Law Society of South Africa.

Naomi is a member of the BLA, the 30% Club and Business Engage.

Practice Areas: Dispute Resolution | Administration of Deceased Estates and Estate Planning

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