Megan Nicholas

Megan Nicholas focuses on health and safety, mining, commercial litigation, environmental law, labour law and dispute resolution primarily within the mining sector. Representative experience: Advising a Chinese state-owned manufacturer in respect of its bid to supply 465 diesel locomotives to Transnet SOC. Advising L'Occitane International on their entrance into the South African retail market. Urgent interdict proceedings to prevent a government department from implementing the award of a security services tender and review proceedings to set aside the award. Assisting international renewable energy companies to tender in the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme and advising on various legal issues surrounding the envisaged transaction. Assisting mining companies in respect of employment issues related to the mining industry, particularly industrial action. Assisting and representing various companies at investigations and inquiries conducted in terms of health and safety legislation. Advising mining clients in respect of environmental compliance. Representing steel producers in discussions and representations with the Department of Mineral Resources, the Department of Water Affairs and the Department of Environmental Affairs.

Education:
2010 LLB, University of Witwatersrand 2011 LLM (cum laude), University of Witwatersrand

Formal Admissions:
Admitted to the High Court as an attorney in January 2015.

Admission Status:
Practicing Roll

Languages:
Afrikaans, English

Direct Contact:
  +27 (0)11 286 6900