charles Cary

DIRECTOR

June 2012 - Present

PIETERSE CARY FINLAISON ATTORNEYS

June 2012 - Present

I am a named partner in this young and dynamic law practice that consists of 5 qualified attorneys, an in house advocate, a paralegal and a total staff compliment of 19 people. For more detail see our website at pcflaw.co.za I specialise in Insurance Law and Divorce Law and I also chair disciplinary hearings. I am also a certified Business Rescue Practitioner.

Job role:: Management

CORPORATE INSOLVENCY & RECOVERY CASE SUPERVISOR

March 2012 - May 2012

HARRISONS CORPORATE INSOLVENCY AND RECOVERY

United Kingdom

March 2012 - May 2012

Reason for leaving
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Relocated back to South Africa to resume career in Law.
Harrisons consisted of a highly skilled team of more than 45 professionals and is considered one of the UK’s top business recovery and insolvency specialists. Their aim is not just to help a failing business plot a successful road to recovery, should the need arise, but also to help struggling businesses identify potential challenges before they become life threatening and to help put in place robust and effective solutions to ensure their survival.
Position involved
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Debt recovery for creditors of insolvent Companies and Partnerships

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Instruct and work closely with Insolvency Solicitors on litigious matters

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Investigate realisable company assets by analysing financial records and statements

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Manage the liquidation and sale of company assets

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Drafting of Statutory reports to Creditors and the Court

Job role:: Other

FULL TIME STUDENT

October 2011 - February 2012

QLTS SCHOOL

United Kingdom

October 2011 - February 2012

Reason for leaving
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Decided not to practice law in the UK
I attended the QLTS School and studied towards writing the solicitor’s conversion exam (equivalent to a 3 year UK Law degree). I wrote the first of three modules but did not complete this course.

Job role:: Teaching and Academics

CORPORATE INSOLVENCY & RECOVERY CASE SUPERVISOR

January 2010 - October 2011

RSM TENON

United Kingdom

January 2010 - October 2011

Reason for leaving
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Full time legal studies.
RSM Tenon was one of the top 10 accounting firms in the United Kingdom and have recently merged with BAKER TILLY, making them the 7th largest accounting firm in the UK.
Position involved
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Continuous liaison with clients, debtors, tracing agents, property consultants and companies,

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Drafting estimated outcome statements, statements of affairs and R&P accounts,

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Identification of realisable assets and reporting to management on recovery strategies’

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Drafting reports to creditors,

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Calculation and distribution of dividends,

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Regular attendance of marketing activities,

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Managed a case load of over 100 active matters.

Company industry:: Accounting
Job role:: Other

December 2008 - December 2009

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

United States

December 2008 - December 2009

Reason for leaving
:
Opportunity arose to gain more experience in the private sector.
The Insolvency Service is a Government department and executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. They administer compulsory company liquidations and personal bankruptcies and deal with misconduct through investigation of companies and enforcement. They also make redundancy payments.
Position involved
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Insolvency investigator on a wide range of case files, having successfully uncovered varying anomalies and fraudulent activities, using an array of investigative techniques and applying astute legal and insolvency expertise

Company industry:: Public Administration
Job role:: Other

DIRECTOR

December 2003 - May 2008

STEENKAMP WEAKLEY NGWANE INC ATTORNEYS

South Africa

December 2003 - May 2008

Reason for leaving
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Decided to explore career growth prospects in the United Kingdom.
Six months after joining this young but progressive and fast growing law firm I was appointed as a Director and made head of the Civil Magistrate’s Court Department. The firm consisted of a staff compliment of 50 people and had an office in two major cities. I was the third most senior of seven Directors. The firm serviced a wide spectrum of clients from individuals to corporate clients and the company focus was to give the clients personal professional service.
Major Accomplishments and skills gained

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•Appointment as Director
•Developing a passionate interest in Company Law through exposure to Corporate clients and involvement with contract drafting
•Appointment as Chairman of the Pietermaritzburg Attorney’s Association
•Successfully managing a vibrant and busy department
•Appointment as executive member of the Pietermaritzburg Legal Circle

Company Name
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VENN NEMETH AND HART ATTORNEYS, South Africa

Job role:: Management

PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT (ATTORNEY)

January 2001 - December 2003

Reason for leaving
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Opportunity to be appointed to the Board of Directors was limited. As I wanted to be actively involved in the running of a law firm and be a Director, I sought employment with a firm where I could realize this ambition
This law firm was the largest firm in the province of KwaZulu Natal and boasted numerous specialized departments and had the reputation as the “toughest law firm “.It was focused on staff training and client service delivery. I practiced as a civil and criminal Litigation attorney and serviced approximately 500 clients and gained experience as a litigator and draftsman in the 4 years I held this position.
Major Accomplishments and skills gained

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•Experiencing the structure and methods of a very large and departmentalised organisation
•Undergoing various training courses in different areas of law
•Achieving the Right to appear in the High Court of South Africa

Company Name
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ASKEW GRINDLAY AND PARTNERS ATTORNEYS, South Africa

Job role:: Legal

PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT (ATTORNEY)

July 1997 - December 2000

Reason for leaving
:
Although I was offered partnership, I wanted to be part of a larger firm and broaden my levels of expertise beyond trial work and personal injury claims
This medium sized law firm was based in Durban and decided to open a branch office in Pietermaritzburg (70 kms away). They sought to employ an attorney who would set up and manage the branch in the style of a sole practitioner. The firm specialized in personal injury claims arising from motor vehicle collisions and my main client base consisted of plaintiffs against the Road Accident Fund.
Major Accomplishments and skills gained

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•Medium size firm specialising in RTA and Personal Injury Claims contracted to the Road Accidents Fund. Opened a new branch to be run as a one man practice
•Hands on experience gained of the administrative and managerial tasks required for the running of a law firm
•Learnt how to run a firm independently as a sole practitioner

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Investigated Personal Injury Claims against the Road Accidents Fund that include:

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•Inspections in Loco
•Accident reconstruction analysis with experts
•Witness interviews and drafting of witness statements
•Drafting of Merit and Quantum reports to client
•Drafting Pleadings and preparing court files
•Brokering settlement agreements
•Trail and witness preparation
•Running many trials successfully
•Becoming a specialist RTA attorney

Job role:: Legal

PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT (ATTORNEY)

June 1996 - July 1997

RANDLES INCORPORATED ATTORNEYS

South Africa

June 1996 - July 1997

Reason for leaving
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The Civil department had no potential for growth and it was very clear to me that I had to find employment in a firm where I can grow as an attorney and broaden my skills
This was one of the oldest firms in Pietermaritzburg. It specialized in property law and conveyancing and had a very small staffed Litigation department. This was my first job as a professional and the small size of the department within which I was working was a perfect starting point for my career as I gained a lot of experience from a variety of legal services that I had to render for a wide spectrum of clients.

Job role:: Legal

CANDIDATE ATTORNEY

June 1994 - December 1995

CARL VAN DER MERWE AND ASSOCIATES

South Africa

June 1994 - December 1995

Reason for leaving
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Contract of articles expired
After completing my University degrees I chose to complete my articles (apprenticeship) at this firm that specialized in criminal work. I spent most of my time at this firm in court and gained immeasurable experience as a court litigator.
Position involved
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Received extensive mentorship from a Specialist Criminal Trial attorney

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Valuable experience with criminal trial work and witness preparation

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Passed National Bar Exam

Job role:: Legal

Attorney

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of The High Court of South Africa

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Assisting Advocates and senior practitioners in major trials

Job role:: Legal

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CORPORATE INSOLVENCY & RECOVERY CASE SUPERVISOR

FULL TIME STUDENT

CORPORATE INSOLVENCY & RECOVERY CASE SUPERVISOR

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