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Commercial Contracts & Emerging Tech Law Specialist | Admitted Attorney & Notary Public I help businesses navigate complex legal landscapes with precision, from high-stakes commercial agreements to the evolving world of AI and technology law. With over a decade of legal experience and a practice built on delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions, I bring senior-level legal thinking to every matter I take on. What I Do: Commercial Contracts & Agreements - Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts that protect your interests and hold up when tested e.g. NDAs, service agreements, partnership agreements, supplier contracts and bespoke commercial arrangements. AI & Technology Agreements - One of the few attorneys actively practising in this space. I draft and review AI licensing agreements, data usage terms, technology service agreements and emerging tech contracts, helping businesses engage with AI responsibly and legally. Corporate Governance & Risk Management - Keeping your business structurally sound and legally compliant. I advise on governance frameworks, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies tailored to your business model. Legal Opinions & Research - Clear, well-reasoned legal opinions on complex commercial questions, written for decision-makers, not just other lawyers. Dispute Resolution - Strategic legal advice on managing and resolving commercial disputes before they become costly litigation. Why Work With Me? You get the benefit of a client-focused approach with the depth of experience from NN Legal Solutions. Most businesses engage a lawyer after something breaks. I work best with clients who want to get ahead of the problem, building contracts and governance structures that prevent disputes rather than just resolve them. You get direct access to a senior attorney. No juniors, no handoffs — just focused, experienced legal work delivered on time. Available for once-off projects, retainer arrangements and ongoing support. 📩 Message me to discuss your matter.

I am an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with 7+ years’ experience specialising in corporate and commercial law. I hold an LLB and a Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Law (University of the Witwatersrand), and I run an independent legal practice based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Alongside private practice, I have served as in-house legal counsel for leading organisations in South Africa and the United Kingdom, supporting high-value technology, software, and cross-border commercial transactions. Core Expertise • Commercial Contracts (Global) — Drafting, reviewing and negotiating international commercial agreements, including SaaS/PaaS/IaaS commercial suites. • Data Protection & Privacy — Advising on GDPR, UK DPA and POPIA compliance, including DPIAs/PIAs, transfer assessments, data-processing frameworks, and governance documentation. • Intellectual Property (IP) — Providing copyright/trademark advisory, IP strategy, and drafting IP ownership, licensing and technology-transfer provisions for digital and software environments. • Crypto-Asset & Fintech Regulation — Preparing regulatory opinions on utility tokens, CASP requirements, FAIS categorisation, and compliance documentation for crypto-asset and Web3 platforms. • Technology & ICT Advisory — Supporting ICT businesses with ISO 27001/27701 privacy compliance, vendor onboarding, cloud-infrastructure contracting and integration project agreements. • Litigation Support (South Africa) — Assisting with pleadings, applications, settlements and strategic litigation guidance for commercial disputes.

I have experience reviewing and drafting commercial agreements across US, UK, and Commonwealth frameworks. Most businesses don’t have a contract problem. They have a risk exposure problem disguised as a contract. I help startups and SaaS companies structure agreements that: protect revenue prevent disputes and hold up when things go wrong Not generic templates, not academic drafting, Commercially sound agreements built for real-world use. 🚨 WHEN CLIENTS COME TO ME You’re about to sign a deal and want to avoid hidden risk Your current contracts are vague, outdated, or copied from the internet You’ve had a dispute and don’t want a repeat You need contracts that actually reflect how your business operates 🛠 WHAT I DO NDAs & Confidentiality Agreements Master Service Agreements (MSA) SaaS Agreements & Terms of Service Service & Consulting Agreements Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policies Contract Review & Risk Analysis ⚖️ HOW I WORK I don’t just draft documents, I identify risk before it becomes a problem structure clauses to protect your position, make sure obligations are clear and enforceable. Every contract is built to do three things: protect your position, strengthen your leverage, and reduce future disputes. BACKGROUND LLB (University of KwaZulu-Natal) LLM in Intellectual Property (in progress) Experience reviewing and drafting commercial agreements across US, UK, and Commonwealth frameworks. If you want contracts that are clear, enforceable, and built for real business use, we’ll work well together.