Dispute resolution | Negotiation | Collective bargaining | Reorganizations and retrenchments | Corporate law | Employment law | Civil litigation | Corporate governance
Biography
International publications, such as Chambers and Partners, have acknowledged Danie as “an experienced practitioner who maintains his standing in the market. He has a particularly notable reputation for his handling of employment and employment law disputes”.
Danie is a unique combination of a highly reputable employment lawyer and a greatly experienced commercial litigator. As head of the firm’s employment law practice, Danie specialises in employment law but being exceptionally versatile, is also active in arbitration and dispute resolution.
In addition, Danie offers general commercial litigation services. These include competition matters as well as commercial disputes such as restraints of trade and Anton Piller orders. To summarise, his expertise lies in dispute resolution, negotiation, collective bargaining, reorganisations and retrenchments, corporate law, employment law, civil litigation and corporate governance.
From 1990 to 1996, Danie practised as an advocate at the Johannesburg Bar. He has also acted as a judge of the Labour Court. Danie’s experience includes joining Fluxmans as a director from 1996 to 2000, being appointed group human resources and legal director for 8 years at Metcash Trading Limited and re-joining Fluxmans as a director in 2010.
Danie regularly contributes to interviews, podcasts and has articles published in both online and print publications.
Professional Memberships
SASLAW (The South African Society for Employment Law)
Legalink (Designated partner)
Awards
Best Lawyers 2025 - Employee Benefits Law, Labour and Employment Law