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Ibrahim Motala, ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Ibrahim Motala

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY·COX YEATS ATTORNEYS

South Africa

Master's degree, Masters of Law

Work experience

Total years of experience: 4 years, 5 months

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

January 2025 - Present

COX YEATS ATTORNEYS

Durban, South Africa Hybrid

January 2025 - Present

• Involved in a broad range of legal matters, with a focus on commercial
litigation, insolvency, commercial disputes, insurance law, tender reviews /
procurement law and construction-related claims.
• Advise clients on contractual interpretation, liability and legal risk in complex
commercial transactions and disputes.
• Provide guidance on risk management and regulatory compliance, including
POPIA, FICA and relevant financial and corporate governance legislation.
• Involved in Alternate Dispute Resolution, mediation and arbitration, including
procedural preparation, document review, and participation in dispute resolution
processes.
• Drafting various sets of legal documents ranging from commerical agreements,
settlement agreements to court documents.
• Supervised and trained Candidate Attorneys.

Company industry:
Law Firm

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

January 2024 - January 2025

DURBAN

Durban, South Africa

January 2024 - January 2025

• Litigation Management: Handled commercial disputes, procurement law
disputes, personal injury cases and debt collection matters.
• Client Consultation: Engaged with clients to understand their legal needs and
provide tailored advice.
• Legal Document Drafting: Prepared comprehensive legal documents, ensuring
accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
• Legal Research: Conducted research on various legal issues to support
strategic case management and decision-making.
• Compliance: Ensured legal strategies and documentation align with regulatory
and contractual requirements, minimizing risk and maintaining client
compliance.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School

CANDIDATE ATTORNEY

January 2023 - January 2024

SHEPSTONE & WYLIE

Durban, South Africa

January 2023 - January 2024

Company industry:
Law Firm

CANDIDATE ATTORNEY

January 2022 - December 2022

Fakroodeen & Randeree

Durban, South Africa

January 2022 - December 2022

• Commercial Law Expertise: Delivered tailored legal solutions that prioritised
client needs and business objectives.
• Contract Drafting: Prepared a wide range of commercial agreements, including
Purchase and Sale Agreements, Management Agreements, Suretyship
Agreements, Franchise Agreements, Loan Agreements, Supply Agreements
and Commercial Leases.
• Estate Planning: Created customised estate planning documents, such as Trust
Deeds, Wills and Powers of Attorney, ensuring protection of client assets.

Company industry:
Law Firm

Education

University of KwaZulu-Natal

January 2026

January 2026

Master's degree, Masters of Law

South Africa

University of KwaZulu-Natal

December 2020

December 2020

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Laws

South Africa

Skills

ANALYTICAL THINKING
Intermediate
ANALYTICAL THINKING
Intermediate
BANKRUPTCIES
Intermediate
BANKRUPTCIES
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
COMPUTER LAW
Intermediate
COMPUTER LAW
Intermediate
COMPUTER LITERACY
Intermediate
COMPUTER LITERACY
Intermediate
LAWSUITS
Intermediate
LAWSUITS
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RESEARCH
Intermediate
RESEARCH
Intermediate
RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
GOOGLE DATA ANALYTICS CERTIFICATE
COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT

Hobbies and interests

Video games
Trivia games,
Sports,
Debating,
Reading,