Niki is a corporate and commercial lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience. She is a specialist in the area of start-up businesses in South Africa. Niki has spent many years as a partner of a large prestigious law firm, advising on appropriate business vehicles and the structure thereof, the statutory obligations relevant to the entity, the drafting of applicable commercial agreements to operate the entity and its interaction with third parties. Through her involvement with company set ups, Niki developed a specialist immigration skill set to offer a range of immigration services to her foreign clients and their employees.
Niki is proficient in the drafting and reviewing of commercial and corporate contracts, notarial agreements, notarial bonds and antenuptial contracts. Niki has also litigated in most of South Africa’s High Courts, the Supreme Court of Appeals and in Magistrates Courts in and around Cape Town. Niki holds Rights of Appearance in the High Court.
Niki was a long-standing member of the Commercial, Company, Tax and Consumer Law Committee at the Cape Law Society (as it was known then).
Niki is supported by Cape Town practice manager Dee Bellingham.
Applications for all temporary residency visas
Applications for all permanent residency permits
Applications to the standing committee of the Refugee Board
Applications for change of status / change of conditions / the renewal of all temporary residency visas
Good Cause Applications to reinstate status
Applications for “waiver” of prescribed requirements
Representations to the Director-General and/or Minister of the Department of Home Affairs
Litigation against the Director-General or Minister of the Department of Home Affairs
Advice on employer responsibilities toward foreigners
Landlord/hotel/guest house responsibilities toward foreigners
Applications to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Bachelor of Arts Degree (University of Cape Town)
Bachelor of Laws Degree (University of Cape Town)
Masters Certificate in International Trade Law (University of Cape Town)
When not at work you will find Niki outdoors, usually at the stables.