Eleanor Chimhini is a Director in the firm’s Johannesburg office, where she advises individuals and corporate clients on immigration law, family law, and general litigation. Her practice combines dispute resolution and regulatory advisory work, with a focus on delivering strategic, commercially sound legal solutions to complex matters.Eleanor joined the firm in February 2018 as a Candidate Attorney in the Bedfordview office, where she gained experience in corporate, commercial, and family law. Following her admission as an attorney in June 2021, she has developed a practice advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters, with particular experience in litigation and regulatory processes.Her immigration and civic services practice includes advising on regulatory compliance, visa and permit applications, and related administrative processes. Eleanor also advises clients in family law matters, including divorce proceedings, settlement negotiations, and related litigation, where she combines technical legal expertise with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach.In addition to her core practice areas, Eleanor has a keen interest in competition law advisory and is involved in matters relating to regulatory compliance, market conduct, and participation in competition law processes and market inquiries.Eleanor regularly represents and assists clients and instructing attorneys in matters before the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts in Johannesburg. She is recognised for her strategic thinking, strong procedural knowledge, and commitment to delivering effective and efficient outcomes for her clients.
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