The Team
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Our team at Tem Law is composed of highly skilled attorneys and legal professionals who bring diverse expertise and a deep commitment to client success. Each member is dedicated to providing exceptional service and tailored solutions, ensuring that every client receives focused and effective legal counsel.
Thembi E. Mawelele
Managing Executive
Qualifications:
Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
LLM(Corporate Law)(UP)
LLB(UP)
Diploma in Insolvency Law and Practice (UP)
Expertise:
Corporate Business Structures, Corporate Governance, Corporate International Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Corporate Business Rescue, Corporate Liquidations
Directorships, Skills & Experience Past(2012-2022)
-Umjindi Municipality Local Economic Development Agency(UMLEDA) now City of Mbombela Local Economic Development Agency: Board Member
-Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency( MTPA): Audit & Risk Committee Member
-Mpumalanga Liquor Authority(MLA): Board Deputy Chairperson
-Mpumalanga Consumer Affairs Court: Presiding Court Member
-Mpumalanga Economic Regulator(MER): Board Member
-Mpumalanga Department of Health: Barberton Hospital Board Member
-Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust(MRTT): Board Deputy Chairperson
-South African Youth Development Agency(SAYDO): Board Member
–Bushbuckridge Local Municipality (BLM): Audit &Risk Committee Member
-Mpumalanga DEDT SOE Chairpersons Forum: Founding Chairperson Member Representative and Secretariat
Current (2017-To Date):
-ISO/SABS/TC0309:Governance of Organisations: National Expert Committee Member
-Pan African Resources Plc Barberton Mines Ltd: Deputy Chairperson SEF
Thembi spends most of her practice time attending to:
Advisory Work
– Structuring and Restructuring: Advising clients on optimal corporate structures, including joint ventures, partnerships, and subsidiaries.
– Governance and Compliance: Ensuring clients comply with regulatory requirements, company laws, and best practices in corporate governance.
-Mergers and Acquisitions: Facilitating deals, conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
Transactional Work
-Drafting and Negotiating Contracts: Preparing and negotiating various agreements, such as share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and joint venture agreements.
-Finance and Securities: Advising on corporate finance transactions, including debt and equity offerings, and compliance with securities laws.
-Business Rescue and Insolvency: Assisting companies in financial distress, navigating business rescue proceedings, and advising on insolvency laws.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
-Litigation: Representing clients in court disputes related to corporate matters, such as shareholder disputes, contractual breaches, and insolvency litigation.
-Alternative Dispute Resolution: Facilitating arbitration, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution in corporate disputes.
ASSOCIATES
Associates
Our team of associates comprises highly skilled and dedicated legal professionals with expertise in various areas of law. They hold degrees from top-tier universities and have gained valuable experience through their work on complex cases and transactions.
Senior Dispute Resolution Specialist
Handling complex disputes through arbitration, litigation, and alternative resolution methods. The track record reflects our commitment to efficient and strategic outcomes.
Snr Property Professional
Our Associate oversees the entire property portfolio, managing sales, letting, and property management transactions. They draft and review agreements, conduct due diligence, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, they provide expert advice to clients, negotiate lease agreements, manage tenant relationships, and oversee property maintenance and repairs, ensuring maximum returns on investment for our clients.
Corporate Transactions Attorney
Emily’s focus on mergers, acquisitions, and commercial agreements ensures our clients’ business transactions are seamless and beneficial.
Phillipine M. Mawelele-Office Manager
Para-Legal, Qualifications: Higher Certificate in Law (UNISA); LLB Candidate
Phillipine plays a vital role in overseeing the operational and administrative aspects of the practice which include strategic planning, practice operations, financial management, client relationship management, marketing and business development.