Chantelle de Sousa Attorneys is a law firm dedicated to providing cost-effective and efficient all round labour law services
Chantelle read for the BCom (Law and Economics) and LLB degrees at the North-West University (Potchefstroom) and the LLM (Human Rights, Conflict and Justice) at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Chantelle was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in March 2011
Chantelle has worked in various areas of law including intellectual property and human rights in both Europe and the rest of the SADC region. She eventually settled in the field of labour law and has worked with employers, employees and trade unions in the South African labour space. She has an excellent network in the SADC region made up of lawyers, business and civil society. She is fluent in English, Afrikaans and Portuguese.
Labour law services
Drafting and reviewing of contracts of employment and policies
Chairing and prosecuting of disciplinary hearings and grievances
Representation at CCMA in all aspects of unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices
Representation at Labour Court – reviews, restraint of trade, retrenchments, strike dismissals and disputes regarding salary and wages
Training to managers and employees in respect of all aspects of labour law
General
CLIENTS
Local government, nursing homes, NGOs, construction companies, business enterprises and individuals
Pro Bono
Contributor to World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law publication
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Participating firm in the SASLAW Pro Bono Office
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Legal Clinic @ Tshimologong Innovation Hub