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COX YEATS EARNS PRESTIGIOUS

RECOGNITION

Lerato Ramango, National Marketing and Construction Practice
Brand Manager Applauded for Industry Insight
The firm’s Construction,
Engineering & Infrastructure
ox Yeats has once again
solidified its position as one practice has also earned
Cof South Africa’s leading recognition, praised for its
“extensive knowledge of the
law firms with notable rankings construction industry.” With an
in the 2025 edition of Legal 500, impressive client base that includes
a globally respected guide to the multinational construction
legal profession. companies and financial Recognised in Legal500
institutions, the team continues
Shipping & Transport Practice to handle high-value arbitrations,
Recognised for Excellence front-end project structuring, and
The firm’s Shipping and construction-related disputes.
Transport team has been lauded The practice is jointly led by
for its cohesive and highly Richard Hoal and Peter Barnard,
specialised approach to complex both of whom are long-standing Shipping &
maritime matters. The editorial authorities in the field. Barnard’s Transport
commentary describes the group expertise in dispute resolution
as “a well-oiled machine” under complements Hoal’s focus on
the leadership of Andrew Clark, contractual matters and insurance
who has been recognised as a issues, forming a balanced
Leading Individual for his deep leadership dynamic.
expertise in marine insurance and
maritime litigation Key contributors to the team’s Caption
success include Claudelle
Clark is praised for his ability to Pretorius, known for her work
navigate intricate legal challenges in representing contractors
with clarity and composure, and developers in arbitration
with clients remarking on his proceedings, Mohamed Mota and
willingness to share knowledge David Vlcek, each recognised for
and manage sensitive matters their strategic insight and sector-
with professionalism. specific knowledge.
Also honoured is Tamryn A Testament to Client-Focused
Simpson, named a Next Excellence
Generation Partner, who brings
The 2025 Legal 500 guide
exceptional insight into charter reflects the results of months
party disputes, marine insurance of rigorous research, client
claims, and international trade interviews, and peer feedback.
issues. Simpson is known for Cox Yeats’ inclusion across Construction
her accessibility and proactive these rankings is a testament to
communication style, earning its consistent delivery of legal
praise from clients for her solutions that combine technical
reliability and responsiveness. excellence with a collaborative,
Slindokuhle Ngwenya has client-first approach.
been named a Leading Associate Clients interviewed by Legal
for her extensive experience in 500 commented on the firm’s
contentious matters on behalf “collaborative, customer-focused
of cargo owners, shipowners, approach” and noted that Cox
and insurers. Her growing Yeats offers “top quality South
reputation reflects her ability to African shipping law advice” and
handle demurrage disputes, ship “extensive background knowledge
arrests, and logistics claims with of the construction industry.”
confidence and attention to detail.
This recognition underscores
The team also includes Cox Yeats’ continued investment
Aideen Ross, who contributes in talent, innovation, and client
significantly to cases involving service across South Africa and
maritime casualties and liability beyond. 
issues, underscoring the strength
and depth of the firm’s shipping E: Lramango@coxyeats.co.za
practice. W: www.coxyeats.co.za

MAKING A MEANINGFUL IMPACT

ox Yeats Attorneys has particularly through a robust pro oriented legal support to those these engagements, ensuring Advice Office, assist at the
long held the belief that bono practice. who would otherwise be unable to that the beneficiaries receive Consumer Helpdesk at the Durban
Clegal representation is not All partners and professionals access or afford it. comprehensive legal assistance. Magistrates’ Court, and participate
a privilege reserved for the few, at Cox Yeats dedicate time and To facilitate this work, the firm Beyond formal pro bono cases, in National Wills Week.
but a fundamental right owed expertise to offering free legal has established a Non-Profit Cox Yeats attorneys actively Through these efforts, Cox
to every citizen. Guided by this services to a range of organisations Company (NPC) through which its serve their communities in other Yeats continues to live its values;
ethos, the firm is committed to and communities. Their aim is to pro bono services are channelled. capacities. Several attorneys sit as ensuring justice is not only
making a meaningful impact on help address systemic injustices Notably, Cox Yeats funds the commissioners in the Small Claims accessible but delivered with care,
the world in which it operates, and provide practical, solution- disbursements incurred during Court, volunteer at the SASLAW competence, and conviction. 

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