Abie Phooko

Abie Phooko focuses on employment law. He represents employers and employees at the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration, bargaining councils and disciplinary enquiries in various proceedings ranging from unfair dismissals to unfair labour practices. In addition, Abie represents employers and employees at the Labour Courts in various proceedings including review applications, applications for rescissions, contempt of court, automatically unfair dismissals and running trials. Representative experience: Chairing disciplinary enquiries for multinational companies. Providing advice to the Competition Commission of South Africa and drafting and reviewing their HR policies. Involvement in arbitration proceedings at the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa in matters involving breach of contracts. 

Education:
2007 LLB, University of Limpopo

Formal Admissions:
Admitted to the High Court as an attorney in January 2012.

Admission Status:
Practicing Roll

Languages:
English, Pedi, Tswana, Zulu

Direct Contact:
  +27 (0)11 286 6900