Jeffrey Kevin Berlowitz

Seniority & Date of Admission:
Admitted to the Johannesburg Society of Advocates: 1982
Level of Seniority: 16+ Years
Membership Type: Full Member
Practice Description & Academic Background:

Education:

  • Higher Diploma in Labour Law: 2021 University of Johannesburg.
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB): 1982 University of the Witwatersrand.
  • B Proc: 1976 University of the Witwatersrand.

Experience:

Jeffrey’s practice focuses primarily on civil litigation, with extensive expertise in bankruptcy law, company law, contracts, delict, deceased estates, labour law and trusts. Jeffrey appears regularly in High Court proceedings and arbitration matters and has contributed to many reported and noteworthy unreported judgements.

His international admissions in four jurisdictions, has afforded him the experience of involvement in legal matters in various countries, including Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Germany, California, the United Kingdom and Israel, between the years 1999 to 2010.

Throughout his career, he has honed strong skills in legal research, drafting, conceptual analysis, debating and negotiating strengths. He has also taken pride and satisfaction in mentoring candidate Advocates and Attorneys.

International Admissions:

  • New York: Attorney and Counsellor 2006.
  • England and Wales: Solicitor 2004.
  • State of Israel: Advocate 1988.
Noteworthy Judgments:
S v Mbatha en Andere 1987 (2) SA 272 (A)

Silberman & Others v Novter Investments (Pty) Ltd 1993 (2) SA 850 (W)

Ex Parte Reynolds and another In Re: Waterhouse Group (Pty) Ltd [1997] JOL 480 (W)

Investec Bank v Lawrence 2010 JDR 1293 (GMP)

Representation Investment (Pty) Ltd and another v New Diamond Corporation (Pty) Ltd and another [2010] JOL 26480 (NCK)

Nepgen v Auto Achiva (Pty) Ltd – 2012 JDR 0273 (GSJ)

N&Z Instrumentation and Control v Trolex SA (Pty) Ltd [2013] JOL 30735 (GSJ)

Full Swing Trading 403 CC v 3G Morris Homes Owners Association (Pty) Ltd and another [2015] JOL 33078 (GJ)

Leopard Forklifts (Pty) Ltd v Unica Iron & Steel (Pty) Ltd 2015 JDR 1965 (GP)

Venmop 275 (Pty) Ltd v Cleverlad Projects (Pty) Ltd 2016 (1) SA 78 (GJ)

Panamo Properties 103 (Pty) Ltd v Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa 2016 (1) SA 202 (SCA)

McNair v Crossman and Another (2017/27131) [2018] ZAGPJHC 716 (22 February 2018)

Signal Hill Properties (Pty) Ltd v Three PE Scratch Repair (Pty) Ltd 2017 JDR 0481 (GJ)

Labuschagne v Nel in her capacity as nominee of Standard Trust Ltd 2019 JDR 0549 (GJ)

Essack v Resfam Investments CC 2020 JDR 0800 (GP)

Coetzer v People Perfect (Pty) Ltd 2021 JDR 2232 (GJ)

C J Pharmaceutical Enterprises (Pty) Ltd v Main Road Centurion 30201 CC and another [2021] JOL 49266 (GJ)

Mukombachoto v Rossiter & Others 2022 JDR 1855 (GP)

Parkview Armed Proaction (Pty) Ltd v First Security Acquisition (Pty) Ltd Appeal case No. A 2023/058449

NI Mfeka Transport (Pty) Ltd v DHL International (Pty) Ltd 2024 JDR 4615 (GJ)

Ramahlo N.O. and another v Jansen N.O. and another 2024 JDR 4856 (GP)
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