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Paul Snaid

Joint MD

Paul holds a B Proc degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and was admitted as an attorney of the then Supreme Court of South Africa on the 23rd of January 1979. Paul has handled countless matters in the Constitutional Court, High Courts, Magistrates’ Courts, Specialised Commercial Crime Courts, Family Courts and Supreme Court of Appeal.

Paul is the joint Managing Director of the company and leads the Family Law and Debt Collection Departments as well as the Collections Litigation Department. Through his career he has handled many complex and integral divorces, mediations and divisions of joint estates as well as custody and maintenance matters. Paul further has a strong and well-grounded commercial law background, having gained years of experience in commercial and corporate litigation and insolvency.

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Jason Morris

Joint MD

Jason holds an LLB degree from the University of South Africa and is an admitted attorney of the
High Court of the Republic of South Africa with right of appearance in all superior courts.
He further holds a qualification from the University of Pretoria on debt management.

Jason sits on the boards of various local and international companies both within South Africa and
the United Kingdom. He has also served as the chairman of various multi-nationals within South
Africa.

Jason is a member of SARIPA the South African Rescue and Insolvency Practitioners Association as well as INSOL the International Association of Restructuring Insolvency and Bankruptcy Professionals based in London. Jason has further been appointed to advise various multi-national companies on their local and international requirements. He has advised on inward and outward investment and has been appointed as the legal advisor and professional attorney on numerous business rescues, insolvency and sequestration matters that cover both the South African jurisdiction and global jurisdictions.

Jason also is the liaison between our office in London and advises many UK companies on South African inward legal requirements and the likes thereof. Jason further advises many UK companies on South African legal questions. In addition Jason further advises on numerous large business rescues and bankruptcy/liquidation matters involving cross border jurisdictions and is an adviser on cross border insolvency and the UN’s UNICITRAL Model Law on International Trade law.

Jason continuously advises both local and international companies on aspects of multi cross
border law with a specific influence on governance and legal compliance and the adherence of King Code of Corporate Governance. Jason’s expertise extends into international transport law and the bearing it has on international trade which has placed him in good stead to advise his clients on the current global trends.

Jason is a director of the British Chamber of Commerce and has been tasked in recent months,
with assisting to update the legal compliance and governance requirements of the Chamber. Jason has recently been appointed as the co-vice chair of the Board of Directors of the British Chamber of Commerce thus galvanizing his position when it comes to advocating for South African and UK businesses and advising them on various matters. Jason has a close working relationship with the British Council as does his legal practice and are proud associates of the British Council in South Africa. Their work with the British Council strives to increase the scope of the British Council in the lines of education, the arts and culture, further galvanizing his abilities to guide and direct clients who do business between the two jurisdictions.

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Melissa Irwin-Tarica

Associate

Melissa Irwin-Tarica is an admitted attorney of the High Court of the Republic of South Africa and holds an LLB degree from the University of South Africa. With a meticulous approach to labour law and a dedication to protecting her clients’ best interests, Melissa specializes in advising employers on nuanced employment challenges and strategic workplace solutions.

 

Melissa is known for her deep-rooted commitment to understanding the evolving landscape of labour regulations. She takes pride in maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of newly enacted laws, judicial interpretations, and industry best practices, ensuring her clients benefit from well-rounded, cutting-edge insights. Her consultative approach combines empathy with precision, allowing her to craft policies and provide recommendations that address complex employment dynamics while promoting compliance and workplace harmony.

 

Melissa’s professional journey is also distinguished by her versatile litigation skills across Family, and Civil law, making her not only a labour law specialist but a holistic legal advisor.

 

Melissa also earned advanced certifications in Business Administration, Marketing, and Intermediary Microsoft Office applications, all with distinction. This broad expertise enhances her ability to connect with clients’ broader business objectives. Her time working in an auditing firm afforded her a wealth of experience in financial analysis, contract review, and business management, adding a sophisticated edge.

 

Melissa’s reputation is built on her ability to balance strong advocacy with refined interpersonal skills. She brings a keen analytical mind to every case, a dedication to continuous learning, and a sincere commitment to her clients’ success.

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Diane Charles

Associate

Diane holds an LLB degree from the University of South Africa and is an admitted attorney of the High Court of the Republic of South Africa.

Prior to joining the legal profession, Diane enjoyed several years in the multinational corporate sector where she also obtained an MBA degree from the Rhodes Investec Business School. Diane’s business background equips her with a keen interest in corporate and commercial law, thereby also prompting her to complete a Company Secretarial qualification through the Chartered Governance Institute for Southern Africa. Diane eagerly assists in various areas within the Litigation Department and has broad experience in both Magistrates Court and High Court practice, such as family law, property evictions and travel law.

Diane is passionate about everything she does and takes customer service and customer satisfaction to be above all else whilst upholding the law and its principles.